Originally Posted by
killramos
I found the difference between the zf8 and the Mercedes MCT to be pretty noticeable. Zf8 is fast, but you notice each shift. MCT you only really notice the kick in the back of the head from the exhaust. Power is continuous.
I think that’s like 200ms shifts vs 100?
Dct is sub 100, sometimes quite significantly though AMG historically hasn’t been great. The only dct AMG I have ever driven was Rage’s gla though as a note. And that thing certainly had its own way of kicking you in the head.
Overall on upsides they are all pretty continuous power. Though dct’s, smg’s, whatever you want to call the automated manuals are all pretty jerky from a start which is what AMG tries to avoid.
I think the main performance benefit going from MCT to dct in the Mercedes lineup is the weight and drivetrain loss savings.
I would love a dct for the racing pedigree bragging rights alone.