Mercedes-Benz Transmission
722.8
The Mercedes-Benz 722.8 is a ∞-speed continuously variable transmission with electronic shift control.
- Years
- 2004–2012
- Speeds
- ∞
- Control
- Electronic
- Max torque
- 280 N·m
Mercedes-Benz’s only passenger-car CVT — built for the sandwich-floor A- and B-Class.
The 722.8 AUTOTRONIC (WFC280) is an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission developed for the transverse FWD W169 A-Class and T245 B-Class. A push-belt variator and electronic control gave stepless ratios and selectable virtual shift points, marketed as the smooth alternative to the five- and six-speed manuals. Torque capacity is about 280–300 N·m.
Versions 722.800–722.802 cover the A- and B-Class petrol and diesel range from 2005 to about 2012. Mercedes-Benz has not offered another passenger-car CVT since; later compact models moved to the 7G-DCT.
Versions.
Every factory version of the 722.8.
| Version | Classification | Max torque | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 722.800 | WFC280 | 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) | W169 |
| 722.801 | WFC280 | 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) | W169, T245 |
| 722.802 | WFC280 | 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) | T245 |
Version-to-chassis split among .800–.802 is approximate; all three are WFC280 units for the W169/T245 family.
Applications.
Every model shifted by the 722.8.
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 150 Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 150 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 170 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 200 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 200 CDI Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 200 CDI 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo 2-Door Hatchback
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz B 150 Sports Tourer
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz B 170 Sports Tourer
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz B 180 CDI Sports Tourer
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200 Sports Tourer
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI Sports Tourer
- 2005–2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200 Turbo Sports Tourer
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz A 150 Hatchback
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI Hatchback
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Hatchback
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI Hatchback
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Hatchback
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz B 150 Sports Tourer
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz B 180 Sports Tourer
- 2008–2012 Mercedes-Benz B 200 Sports Tourer