Which car has the softest suspension and smoothest ride? ES350 or MB E-class 350?
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Which car has the softest suspension and smoothest ride? ES350 or MB E-class 350?
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i am planning a new purchase. please help me
Which car has the softest suspension and smoothest ride? ES350 or MB E-class 350?
i am planning a new purchase. please help me
Which car has the softest suspension and smoothest ride? ES350 or MB E-class 350?
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Do you really need three different threads for basically the same question? As mentioned multiple times in your second thread, the Lexus ES350 is the way to go if you're looking for the softest, smoothest ride. It wins that battle over any flavor of the E-class.
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is ES350 even softer than E550 airmatic?
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I'm not sure what your obsession is with "soft" suspensions. Soft doesn't mean more comfortable or better neccessarily. In the opinion of most people on this forum, the suspension of the Lexus es350 would be **** as opposed to a great comfortable suspension on a Mercedes such as the e350 luxury. You get what you pay for. The e350 is a much more expensive car and feels that way. Enough. Regards. Ned.
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Check out consumer guide automotive. They rate the ride of a 2011 es350 as a 7/10. They rate the 2010 E350 sport sedan as a 7/10 as well. So obviously real close between those two. But you may be able to get a better ride with the luxury e350 if your willing to go that route. The es350 I doubt would compare to the 550's airmatic in comfort.
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The Acura RL also has a soft suspension.
p.s. I have no idea if thats true or not. I just wanted to see if you would start another thread asking if the RL's suspension is softer than the E-class.
yes, yes, I know that is trollish of me but I couldnt resist
p.s. I have no idea if thats true or not. I just wanted to see if you would start another thread asking if the RL's suspension is softer than the E-class.
yes, yes, I know that is trollish of me but I couldnt resist
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I wonder how many threads it will take before people stop trying to answer something that cannot possibly be answered, I mean WTH is a soft ride? Buy the car you want and sit on a soft pillow.
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I've driven both back to back a few times (my Mom has an ES). The ES feels softer, flimsier, and less sporty.
The E feels like an iron bull compared to it. Much more secure and solid feeling, more substantial, heavier feeling (in a good way, i.e substantial and luxurious), and more dynamic and sporty riding.
As for purely "soft", the ES wins. As for purely luxurious and comfortable and cozy, the E wins, that's the benefit of having a dynamic luxury ride.
The E feels like an iron bull compared to it. Much more secure and solid feeling, more substantial, heavier feeling (in a good way, i.e substantial and luxurious), and more dynamic and sporty riding.
As for purely "soft", the ES wins. As for purely luxurious and comfortable and cozy, the E wins, that's the benefit of having a dynamic luxury ride.
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
New Buicks have jumped on the Sport wagon a bit too, as I don't think they ride like the Buick's of old.
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This is such an individual thing that it can only be answered by the person after doing long test drives over multiple road surfaces. Make sure seat angle and lumbar adjustment is set for you.
Tires do matter. IMO Michellins ride harder than many other brands.
I drove a two year old ES350 last year and was not all that impressed with the ride. However, it was probably "softer" than my 2010 E350 Luxury version.
Consummer Reports dropped its rating of the E350 primarily because of the ride.
One factor is an ES is a whole lot less costly than an E550 with air suspension.
No European car is going to ride like an Asian car. While you are at it, try a Cadillac CTS.
Tires do matter. IMO Michellins ride harder than many other brands.
I drove a two year old ES350 last year and was not all that impressed with the ride. However, it was probably "softer" than my 2010 E350 Luxury version.
Consummer Reports dropped its rating of the E350 primarily because of the ride.
One factor is an ES is a whole lot less costly than an E550 with air suspension.
No European car is going to ride like an Asian car. While you are at it, try a Cadillac CTS.
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2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
This is such an individual thing that it can only be answered by the person after doing long test drives over multiple road surfaces. Make sure seat angle and lumbar adjustment is set for you.
Tires do matter. IMO Michellins ride harder than many other brands.
I drove a two year old ES350 last year and was not all that impressed with the ride. However, it was probably "softer" than my 2010 E350 Luxury version.
Consummer Reports dropped its rating of the E350 primarily because of the ride.
One factor is an ES is a whole lot less costly than an E550 with air suspension.
No European car is going to ride like an Asian car. While you are at it, try a Cadillac CTS.
Tires do matter. IMO Michellins ride harder than many other brands.
I drove a two year old ES350 last year and was not all that impressed with the ride. However, it was probably "softer" than my 2010 E350 Luxury version.
Consummer Reports dropped its rating of the E350 primarily because of the ride.
One factor is an ES is a whole lot less costly than an E550 with air suspension.
No European car is going to ride like an Asian car. While you are at it, try a Cadillac CTS.
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If you want a pleasant/soft/comfortable ride try the current model of the Cadillac DTS (the car was redesigned in 2006 and has basically not changed since then). It is not like the Cadillacs of old but very similar to the airmatic ride of a Mercedes S550. I traded a 2006 DTS in on my 2008 S550; so, I am talking from personal experience. Although I like the Mercedes better because to me it is more luxurious, the Cadillac DTS is a better buy for your money. Better move fast though because 2011 or 2012 will be the last year they make them. Another point: my 2006 DTS was trouble free; no issues during the 2 1/2 years of owning it.
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
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On the positive side, CR now reports E class as having much above average reliability
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2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
Actually I was speaking of the test scores for the 2010 vs. the previously tested 2007 model, not whether or not recommeneded. Feb. 2010 issue reports on '10 model and it scored 79 vs. 88 for the 07 model when reviewed in the Nov. '07 issue. 2010 review specifically stated the ride was not as good as before - in their opinion.
On the positive side, CR now reports E class as having much above average reliability
On the positive side, CR now reports E class as having much above average reliability
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I have an E350 Luxury with soft suspension and 17" wheels. It is very supple. I would not saynit is SUPER soft but it does eat up chatter bumps and slowing down over railroad tracks is not required. At the same time I have never felt I was driving a boat.
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The 212 definitely gives a better ride than the 211 when comparing "apples to apples". Handling is also a lot better in the 212. Statistically I think they're very similar, but steering feel, and steering accuracy/confidence is improved.
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2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
The reason for that is the W212 they tested was the standard-in-USA Sport Package, while the W211 they tested, was what was standard for the 211: Non Sport.
The 212 definitely gives a better ride than the 211 when comparing "apples to apples". Handling is also a lot better in the 212. Statistically I think they're very similar, but steering feel, and steering accuracy/confidence is improved.
The 212 definitely gives a better ride than the 211 when comparing "apples to apples". Handling is also a lot better in the 212. Statistically I think they're very similar, but steering feel, and steering accuracy/confidence is improved.