cl55er

Is it cushy and comfortable or more on the firm/stiff?

togaclk55

Prolly more on the comfortable side...

tbal

Pretty comfortable. I think 2010s are even more Comfortable as airmatic suspension was available.

cl55er

thanks for the input guys. Was the airmatic an option?

medic

In 2009 the airmatic was an option. The non-airmatic feels comfy, not sporty. The ML can be lowered with aftermarket springs if you want, though. I moved from a 2003 FX45 Infiniti which had an amazingly sporty ride. There are + and - with both worlds. I miss the sportiness and the cornering of the FX, but I also like the smooth ride of the ML.

LOVEMYBS

IMO it's too top heavy and has a tendency to lean too much in a curve. The ride is comfortable but mushy and you don't get a true feel for the road. Granted, I'm running 20" AMG rims and Pirelli A/S tires which could also add to my dislike of how my 09 550 handles and rides. That's why I'm replacing my OEM springs with H&R progressive rate springs and may go further to coil over shocks if the H&R's don't make the difference I want e.g. lower CG, less body roll, stiffer suspension, better handling and etc. However, if you want a "family car like ride" then the stock non-airmatic ML (had it before on other AMG's, won't have it again) is a good choice.

roadrutz

My 2009 550 came with Airmatic as standard.

For the OP: If you find an ML with Airmatic, the ride is totally different than with the stock suspension. And at the push of a button you can switch from normal to plush to stiff and sportscar-like. It is one of the best suspensions I have experienced in almost 50 years of driving. (And don't assume that because I am an old fart I drive like one...)

But some people with older MLs have experienced expensive repairs to Airmatic systems.

flybd5

Old post, but I regularly drive my 2009 ML550 on the German autobahn at up to 120 mph on cruise control. This ride is solid as a rock and very comfortable. The private resale value in Germany is about €10k higher than in the US.

zenman63

My 2009 ML63 AMG is also solid, no roll in the corners and very stable.