Difference in driving dynamics between pre-facelift and facelift?
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Difference in driving dynamics between pre-facelift and facelift?
I drive my fathers E320 CDI Avantgarde (Sport) from 2008 and I always get surprised that it feels so much more nimble and firmer then my 2003 E500 Avantgarde.
My 500 has new airmatic in the rear as well as new front suspension parts. In other words it is in good condition. E320 is running on 17:s while E500 runs on staggered 18:s Sport wheels. Both cars have new tires.
What is your take on the matter? Is it supposed to be a big difference?
My 500 has new airmatic in the rear as well as new front suspension parts. In other words it is in good condition. E320 is running on 17:s while E500 runs on staggered 18:s Sport wheels. Both cars have new tires.
What is your take on the matter? Is it supposed to be a big difference?
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I drive my fathers E320 CDI Avantgarde (Sport) from 2008 and I always get surprised that it feels so much more nimble and firmer then my 2003 E500 Avantgarde.
My 500 has new airmatic in the rear as well as new front suspension parts. In other words it is in good condition. E320 is running on 17:s while E500 runs on staggered 18:s Sport wheels. Both cars have new tires.
What is your take on the matter? Is it supposed to be a big difference?
My 500 has new airmatic in the rear as well as new front suspension parts. In other words it is in good condition. E320 is running on 17:s while E500 runs on staggered 18:s Sport wheels. Both cars have new tires.
What is your take on the matter? Is it supposed to be a big difference?
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"To sharpen the car's dynamics, a Direct Control Package adds a 10-percent-quicker steering ratio and improved front suspension geometry for a more direct response to driver inputs and reduced understeer in hard cornering."
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E500 -03
"To sharpen the car's dynamics, a Direct Control Package adds a 10-percent-quicker steering ratio and improved front suspension geometry for a more direct response to driver inputs and reduced understeer in hard cornering."
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Airmatic system is also more responsive and stiffer but not less comfortable. The overall feeling is that facelift feels like a smaller car to drive.
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