Ride Quality on 2018 e400
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Ride Quality on 2018 e400
Curious what others think about the ride quality on the 2018 e400 with a STANDARD suspension. Many of the reviews and information out there are focused on an those with the air body control suspension. However, those are difficult to find and mean making other sacrifices in terms of color, options, etc.
Unfortunately, the roads, even the interstates in my neck of the woods are pretty rough.
I realize each person's "seat test" is somewhat subjective - but am really hoping this thing rides more like a land yacht and less like C63 or other sport sedan.
Unfortunately, the roads, even the interstates in my neck of the woods are pretty rough.
I realize each person's "seat test" is somewhat subjective - but am really hoping this thing rides more like a land yacht and less like C63 or other sport sedan.
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Curious what others think about the ride quality on the 2018 e400 with a STANDARD suspension. Many of the reviews and information out there are focused on an those with the air body control suspension. However, those are difficult to find and mean making other sacrifices in terms of color, options, etc.
Unfortunately, the roads, even the interstates in my neck of the woods are pretty rough.
I realize each person's "seat test" is somewhat subjective - but am really hoping this thing rides more like a land yacht and less like C63 or other sport sedan.
Unfortunately, the roads, even the interstates in my neck of the woods are pretty rough.
I realize each person's "seat test" is somewhat subjective - but am really hoping this thing rides more like a land yacht and less like C63 or other sport sedan.
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I would think that if the roads in your area are rough you would want the airmatic suspension. I find the ride in my E400 with airmatic to be super under all road conditions. And then you have the advantage of adjustability i.e. comfort, sport and sport plus. Bottom line; drive and compare both before committing.
Good luck with your search.
Good luck with your search.
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AGREE with pdeacon - I have an '18E400 Cab with the Airmatic and the ride is superb - and obviously can be tailored to both the road conditions and your desired driving style in the moment. It is a cost trade-off to seriously consider.
Good luck,
Steve
Good luck,
Steve
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Review for the E-Class Convertible with the standard suspension. The reviewer goes into details about Standard vs. Air... commentary about suspensions starts around 26:20. Link-
He also got another review video with the E400 Coupe with Air suspension where he talks about merits/demerits compared to the regular suspension... commentary about suspensions starts around 25:50. Link-
Personally I chose the E400 without Air Body Control to reduce the price of the car, and I felt it was a bit more connected/sportier without ABC. Car gets build sometime in February and is available for pick-up in April
Enjoy the reviews.
He also got another review video with the E400 Coupe with Air suspension where he talks about merits/demerits compared to the regular suspension... commentary about suspensions starts around 25:50. Link-
Personally I chose the E400 without Air Body Control to reduce the price of the car, and I felt it was a bit more connected/sportier without ABC. Car gets build sometime in February and is available for pick-up in April
Enjoy the reviews.
