MBWorld.org Forums

Ride control

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 12:17 PM
Share
  #1  
docsout's Avatar
docsout
Thread Starter
Super Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 513
Likes: 115
2023 S Class 2013 SL
Ride control
New to forum. Question: is AMG Ride Control the same as MBC in S Class and ABC in SL? I'm speaking in the comfort mode, i.e., does Ride Control soften the ride?
Reply
0
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 01:40 PM
Share
  #2  
badbenzz's Avatar
badbenzz
Super Member
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 598
Likes: 71
From: Lake Las Vegas, NV
AMG GTS, Ford Raptor and Tesla Model 3 dual motor
Yes, but don't expect a soft ride
Reply
0
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 01:54 PM
Share
  #3  
Wolfman's Avatar
Wolfman
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,572
Likes: 3,682
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Actually no. MBC/ABC is a fully active hydraulic suspension. AMG GT's ride on springs. AMG ride control gets you adjustable dampers which feature 3 different modes. Your SL would have two modes (Comfort, Sport). The AMG GT will ride harder in Comfort than the SL in Sport. The ride will be a bit firmer yet if you have a car with Dynamic Plus which tightens the suspension settings a bit more.
Reply
1
Old Jul 7, 2019 | 07:07 AM
Share
  #4  
docsout's Avatar
docsout
Thread Starter
Super Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 513
Likes: 115
2023 S Class 2013 SL
The AMG GT will ride harder in Comfort than the SL in Sport.
THAT answers my question. Thanks, I was looking for AMG styling with some element of comfort. Apparently, I'm 'in the wrong pew'. LOL
Reply
0
Old Jul 7, 2019 | 09:12 AM
Share
  #5  
rbf41000's Avatar
rbf41000
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 102
Likes: 18
2014 MB SL 550, 2008 Lamborghini lp640, 2007 MVAgusta 1000, 2008 Aprilia Tuono, 2018 AMG GT Roadster
Originally Posted by docsout
The AMG GT will ride harder in Comfort than the SL in Sport.
THAT answers my question. Thanks, I was looking for AMG styling with some element of comfort. Apparently, I'm 'in the wrong pew'. LOL
Go and test drive one.
I came from a 2014 SL550 and its not a major difference, Seats are much less plush though. Not had any complaints from my wife either.
Reply
0
Old Jul 7, 2019 | 09:14 AM
Share
  #6  
AMG 17GT's Avatar
AMG 17GT
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 4,005
Likes: 711
From: ATLANTA
R Nine T
Yeah, IMO it’s more seats than ride, although it is stiffer.

Crucial to make sure tire pressure is around 35-36 psi hot.
Reply
1
Old Jul 7, 2019 | 11:11 AM
Share
  #7  
Wolfman's Avatar
Wolfman
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,572
Likes: 3,682
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Originally Posted by rbf41000
Go and test drive one.
I came from a 2014 SL550 and its not a major difference, Seats are much less plush though. Not had any complaints from my wife either.
Exactly. Nothing better than trying it out personally. Also, the GT model is a touch softer than the GTC. Not sure what model you had in mind.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jul 8, 2019 | 02:52 AM
Share
  #8  
cyberorth's Avatar
cyberorth
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,624
Likes: 107
From: SoCal
2018 AMG GTR, 2017 GLS63, 2019 C63s
Rent each for a day. Don’t settle for the five minute test drive either.
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

 
story-3

7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
Back to Subforum
Coupe/Roadster
View Next Unread
Price Check On Used 2018 GT

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:36 PM.

story-0
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-1
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-4
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE