Alert: GLE 350 with AIRMATIC Suspension Package
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2020 GLE 350
Alert: GLE 350 with AIRMATIC Suspension Package
If you purchase GLE 350 with AIRMATIC Suspension Package (not sure about 450)
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/en/vehi...ry=performance
which is additional $2450 package.
Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) is missing.
How do we get this resolved.... I am sure others who bought got same thing.... can MB re-call & install these or refund us $2450?
Any suggestion?
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/en/vehi...ry=performance
which is additional $2450 package.
Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) is missing.
How do we get this resolved.... I am sure others who bought got same thing.... can MB re-call & install these or refund us $2450?
Any suggestion?
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Airmatic w/ Adaptive Damping PLUS
If you purchase GLE 350 with AIRMATIC Suspension Package (not sure about 450)
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/en/vehi...ry=performance
which is additional $2450 package.
Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) is missing.
How do we get this resolved.... I am sure others who bought got same thing.... can MB re-call & install these or refund us $2450?
Any suggestion?
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/en/vehi...ry=performance
which is additional $2450 package.
Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) is missing.
How do we get this resolved.... I am sure others who bought got same thing.... can MB re-call & install these or refund us $2450?
Any suggestion?
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2020 GLE350 4MATIC (W167)
Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) is basically software that works in tandem with driving mode for 2020 model. The mbusa website needs to update and explain that additional switches next to airmatic are available for E-ABC controls and not for airmatic. When you customize your car, the image is indeed misleading. The $2450 premium is for airmatic system. Software has no cost or a setting on MBUX.
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Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) is basically software that works in tandem with driving mode for 2020 model. The mbusa website needs to update and explain that additional switches next to airmatic are available for E-ABC controls and not for airmatic. When you customize your car, the image is indeed misleading. The $2450 premium is for airmatic system. Software has no cost or a setting on MBUX.
All I see is lever going up & down.
I don't even see E-ABC option, so either part of package or not possible on this model.
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ADS PLUS & Airmatic
E-ABC is a separate expensive (US $6,500) option in addition to Airmatic but is not available on the 350. There are no buttons for ADS PLUS, it's just software as Devesh said.
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Adaptive Damping is there as far as I know. It’s tied to Driving mode and is what lowers the car for Sport Mode for example. There is a switch in the rear cargo area to lower the rear for loading and the switch you describe to lower the car manually. There is also a self leveling feature in the event you trailer or add weight. Other than that it’s a function of Driving Mode or at speed it lowers.
Last edited by Ron.s; Apr 29, 2020 at 10:13 PM.
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Thanks Guys, I guess the image on MB is incorrect.
By the way, my feedback is I do not see any difference with Airmatic while driving. It feels same even in Comfort mode. Speed bumps etc feels same, I failed to notice any difference... just thought of passing this along in case someone considering this option.
By the way, my feedback is I do not see any difference with Airmatic while driving. It feels same even in Comfort mode. Speed bumps etc feels same, I failed to notice any difference... just thought of passing this along in case someone considering this option.
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Thanks Guys, I guess the image on MB is incorrect.
By the way, my feedback is I do not see any difference with Airmatic while driving. It feels same even in Comfort mode. Speed bumps etc feels same, I failed to notice any difference... just thought of passing this along in case someone considering this option.
By the way, my feedback is I do not see any difference with Airmatic while driving. It feels same even in Comfort mode. Speed bumps etc feels same, I failed to notice any difference... just thought of passing this along in case someone considering this option.
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Ron, are you referring regular suspension?
Let's assume it does same for both steel & Airmatic in sports mode. Next question comes How much difference do you see with Airmatic vs steel?
I have done test drive on regular steel & now using Airmatic, I do not see that big difference. My understanding is in Comfort mode it should improve during bumps... so far I did not see that.
I see you have 450, with E-ABC that may not be same.
Let's assume it does same for both steel & Airmatic in sports mode. Next question comes How much difference do you see with Airmatic vs steel?
I have done test drive on regular steel & now using Airmatic, I do not see that big difference. My understanding is in Comfort mode it should improve during bumps... so far I did not see that.
I see you have 450, with E-ABC that may not be same.
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Adaptive Damping is there as far as I know. It’s tied to Driving mode and is what lowers the car for Sport Mode for example. There is a switch in the rear cargo area to lower the rear for loading and the switch you describe to lower the car manually. There is also a self leveling feature in the event you trailer or add weight. Other than that it’s a function of Driving Mode or at speed it lowers.
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I test drove the basic 450 suspension and bought the AIRMATIC because I wanted the option to switch modes.
There is definitely a difference, Sport is stiff and low and I use that on highways when I go at higher speed... Comfort is softer and good for NYC driving because is softens the bumps.
There is definitely a difference, Sport is stiff and low and I use that on highways when I go at higher speed... Comfort is softer and good for NYC driving because is softens the bumps.
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Ron, are you referring regular suspension?
Let's assume it does same for both steel & Airmatic in sports mode. Next question comes How much difference do you see with Airmatic vs steel?
I have done test drive on regular steel & now using Airmatic, I do not see that big difference. My understanding is in Comfort mode it should improve during bumps... so far I did not see that.
I see you have 450, with E-ABC that may not be same.
Let's assume it does same for both steel & Airmatic in sports mode. Next question comes How much difference do you see with Airmatic vs steel?
I have done test drive on regular steel & now using Airmatic, I do not see that big difference. My understanding is in Comfort mode it should improve during bumps... so far I did not see that.
I see you have 450, with E-ABC that may not be same.
Like has been said before the Airmatic allows changing ride height to soft vs firmer. Personally I find the Comfort setting a little too soft and it’s a little boaty/floaty over roller type bumps. I’m just used to stiffer suspensions so I usually drive around town in “I” mode with everything set to Comfort except Sport Mode for the Suspension setting. At freeway speeds the car lowers automatically for better aerodynamics.
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