The 8-speed robotic gearbox 724.1 or Mercedes 8G-DCT has been produced since 2019 and is installed on front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models of the MFA2 platform such as GLA-Class and GLB-Class. This preselective robotic gearbox with two wet clutches is produced at a plant in Romania.
This series includes: 7G-DCT, AMG SpeedShift DCT, 8G-DCT.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2019 |
| Type | robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 520 |
| Recommended oil | MB 236.22 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 5.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 83 |
Gear ratios Mercedes 8G-DCT
Using the example of a Mercedes GLB-Class 2020 with a 2.0 liter diesel engine:
| Main | n/a |
| 1st | 4.257 |
| 2nd | 2.987 |
| 3rd | 1.961 |
| 4th | 1.375 |
| 5th | 1.000 |
| 6th | 0.776 |
| 7th | 0.604 |
| 8th | 0.480 |
| Reverse | 3.575 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mercedes A-Class W177 since 2019;
- Mercedes B-Class W247 since 2019;
- Mercedes CLA-Class C118 since 2019;
- Mercedes GLA-Class H247 since 2019;
- Mercedes GLB-Class X247 since 2019.
Disadvantages of the Mercedes 724.1 gearbox
- This is a completely new gearbox and there are no large statistics on its malfunctions yet.
- On specialized forums they complain about various glitches when driving in traffic jams or starting up a hill.
- A number of new firmwares have been released and most software problems have been fixed.
- As before, with overly active driving you can burn out clutches even up to 100,000 km.
- And don’t forget to renew the lubricant in the gearbox or the mechatronics will become clogged with wear products.
Frequently asked questions about the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT)
What type of transmission is the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT)?
The Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) is an 8-speed robotic transmission for front-wheel and all-wheel drive cars.
When was the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) produced?
The Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) has been produced since 2019.
How much torque can the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) handle?
The Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) is designed for torque up to 520 Nm and engines up to 2.0 liters.
How much oil does the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) take and which one?
The Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) takes 8.0 liters of oil (5.5 liters for a partial change). Recommended oil: MB 236.22.
How often should the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) be serviced?
Recommended service interval: every 60 000 km.
How long does the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) last?
With proper maintenance, the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) typically lasts about 300 000 km.
How much does the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) weigh?
The Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) weighs about 83 kg.
What are the gear ratios of the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT)?
Using the example of a Mercedes GLB-Class 2020 with a 2.0 liter diesel engine: 1st 4.257, 2nd 2.987, 3rd 1.961, 4th 1.375, 5th 1.000, 6th 0.776, 7th 0.604, 8th 0.480, reverse 3.575.
What cars was the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT) installed on?
Mercedes A-Class W177 since 2019; Mercedes B-Class W247 since 2019; Mercedes CLA-Class C118 since 2019; Mercedes GLA-Class H247 since 2019; Mercedes GLB-Class X247 since 2019.
What are the common problems of the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT)?
This is a completely new gearbox and there are no large statistics on its malfunctions yet. On specialized forums they complain about various glitches when driving in traffic jams or starting up a hill. All known problems.
What gearboxes are related to the Mercedes 724.1 (8G-DCT)?
This series includes: 7G-DCT, AMG SpeedShift DCT, 8G-DCT.
