| 5G-Tronic | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chrysler Group LLC FCA-US |
| Also called | Mercedes 722.6, Chrysler NAG1, Chrysler A580 |
| Production | 1996-2020 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 5-speed longitudinal automatic transmission |
| Related | ZF 5HP transmission family |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 4G-Tronic |
| Successor | 7G-Tronic |
5G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its 5-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W5A 580 and W5A 330 (Wandler-5-Gang-Automatik bis 580 oder 330 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-5-gear-automatic with 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) or 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft) maximum input torque; type 722.6) as core models.
It replaced the older 4-speed 4G-Tronic transmission-family and its 5-speed derivative, and was replaced by the much more complex and costly 7-speed[a] Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic (model W7A 700 · type 722.9) transmission with 11 main components introduced in 2003. Due to its high torque capacity (up to 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft)) and lower cost, it was retained for turbocharged V12 engines, 4-cylinder applications and commercial vehicles for almost a decade. It is still being built for niche applications (e.g. Sprinter with petrol/CNG M111 engine, Jeep Wrangler, etc.).
Gear Model
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R 2 | R 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total Span |
Span Center |
Avg. Step |
Compo- nents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5A 330 · 1996 | −1.899 | −3.100 | 3.932 | 2.408 | 1.486 | 1.000 | 0.830 | 4.735 | 1.807 | 1.475 | 3 Gearsets 3 Brakes 3 Clutches |
| W5A 580 · 1996 | −1.926 | −3.160 | 3.588 | 2.186 | 1.405 | 1.000 | 0.831 | 4.315 | 1.727 | 1.441 | |
| W5A 330 · 2004 | −1.930 | −3.147 | 3.951 | 2.423 | 1.486 | 1.000 | 0.833 | 4.742 | 1.814 | 1.476 | |
| W5A 580 · 2004 | −1.926 | −3.167 | 3.595 | 2.186 | 1.405 | 1.000 | 0.831 | 4.327 | 1.728 | 1.442 | |