The Mercedes 711.6 5- and 6-speed manual transmission has been produced since 1995 and is used in commercial vehicles, as well as many passenger cars and crossovers. A manual transmission with the same index and code SG-F310 is also available for front-wheel drive Mercedes A-Class vehicles.
Manual transmission of the concern: 711.6, 716.5, 716.6, 716.7, 717.4.
Specifications
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 (5-speed versions: G16, G20, G28, G32, G33) 6 (6-speed basic version: NSG 270) 6 (6-speed high-performance versions: NSG 400, NSG 510) |
| Type of drive | rear |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.9 (5-speed versions) up to 2.5 (6-speed basic version) up to 3.0 (6-speed high-performance versions) |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 330 (5-speed versions) up to 270 (6-speed basic version) up to 400 (510) (6-speed high-performance versions) |
| Recommended oil | MB 235.10 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 2.0 – 2.5 (5-speed versions) 1.9 (6-speed basic version) 2.0 (6-speed high-performance versions) |
| Partial replacement, liter | 1.7 – 2.2 (5-speed versions) 1.7 (6-speed basic version) 1.8 (6-speed high-performance versions) |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~400 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 52 |
Gear ratios Mercedes 711.6
Using the example of a 1997 Mercedes Sprinter with a 2.3-liter diesel engine:
| Main | n/a |
| 1st | 4.898 |
| 2nd | 2.533 |
| 3rd | 1.486 |
| 4th | 1.000 |
| 5th | 0.783 |
| Reverse | 4.586 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mercedes C-Class W204 in 2007 – 2015;
- Mercedes E-Class W212 in 2009 – 2016;
- Mercedes SLK-Class R171 in 2004 – 2011; SLK-Class R172 in 2011 – 2020;
- Mercedes GLK-Class X204 in 2008 – 2015;
- Mercedes Sprinter W901 in 1995 – 2006; W906 in 2006 – 2018; W907 in 2018 – …;
- Mercedes Vito W639 in 2003 – 2014; Vito W447 in 2014 – …
Disadvantages of the Mercedes 711.6 gearbox
- This is the strongest and most durable manual transmission in the company’s lineup;
- The most common reason for service calls is difficulty shifting gears;
- Troubleshooting begins with a simple lubricant change, and then usually involves adjusting the cables;
- If this doesn’t help, a gearshift mechanism repair kit is purchased;
- At high mileage, the shaft bearings often hum, and it’s important to replace them promptly.
