E-ABC still an option??
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I cannot speak for EABC in the GLE or GLS models, but I have it in my 2022 S580 and I HATE it! Mind you, my last four, previous daily drivers have been S Class sedans, all ordered with the upgraded suspension. My 2013 S550 with ABC and my 2015, 2018 & 2020 S sedans with MBC. Those cars rode like a dream. The new car with EABC rides much rougher, not nearly as compliant over bumps & other road imperfections. At times the ride is jarring and brittle. As I think about a new GLE450, I’d surely go for AirMatic and forget EABC.
I get a lot of compliments from passengers in my gle 580 with e-abc. It puts a smile on my face. Comfort mode has the road scan feature. Literally drives like nothing ive been in before. Driven alot of big money suvs.
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I think in the S, the e-abc it tuned to be a more sporty suspension option with the comfort no better or barely better then the base airmatic. On the GLE, a big focus is increased comfort or at least a better controlled ride the the air suspension, and the increased handling and off road ability works with it.
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I cannot speak for EABC in the GLE or GLS models, but I have it in my 2022 S580 and I HATE it! Mind you, my last four, previous daily drivers have been S Class sedans, all ordered with the upgraded suspension. My 2013 S550 with ABC and my 2015, 2018 & 2020 S sedans with MBC. Those cars rode like a dream. The new car with EABC rides much rougher, not nearly as compliant over bumps & other road imperfections. At times the ride is jarring and brittle. As I think about a new GLE450, I’d surely go for AirMatic and forget EABC.
The new E-ABC system rides on air suspension whereas previously it rode on coils — one would think that’d improve ride quality further. Given the number of S-class cars you’ve had with ABC, surely someone like you is highly qualified to comment on this topic.
This is yet another testament that Mercedes is going backwards in the ride quality department. Disappointing.
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Wow. This is very surprising yet highly informative. Thank you.
The new E-ABC system rides on air suspension whereas previously it rode on coils — one would think that’d improve ride quality further. Given the number of S-class cars you’ve had with ABC, surely someone like you is highly qualified to comment on this topic.
This is yet another testament that Mercedes is going backwards in the ride quality department. Disappointing.
The new E-ABC system rides on air suspension whereas previously it rode on coils — one would think that’d improve ride quality further. Given the number of S-class cars you’ve had with ABC, surely someone like you is highly qualified to comment on this topic.
This is yet another testament that Mercedes is going backwards in the ride quality department. Disappointing.
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One that has not experienced the system in the GLE is not “highly qualified” on the topic. The S-Class is entirely different in focus. IMO, with 3 1/2 years & 29k miles on my E-ABC GLE with 21s the ride quality is very good in Comfort mode. It readily stiffens up in Sport & Sport+. I would not hesitate to recommend it, if the cost is acceptable.
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You won't get an S Class ride from an SUV.
You're also on different tires with different aspect ratios. Do you have RunFlats? What's your tire pressure?
It's been two years since my GLE E-ABC, but IMO it's a real improvement over the plain Air, with more ride abd control options.
If you're looking for comfort, it's Mercedes' best SUV suspension.
If you're looking for performance, the AMG ARC is Mercedes' best SUV suspension.
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They are different systems, even though they have similar names.
You won't get an S Class ride from an SUV.
You're also on different tires with different aspect ratios. Do you have RunFlats? What's your tire pressure?
It's been two years since my GLE E-ABC, but IMO it's a real improvement over the plain Air, with more ride abd control options.
If you're looking for comfort, it's Mercedes' best SUV suspension.
If you're looking for performance, the AMG ARC is Mercedes' best SUV suspension.
You won't get an S Class ride from an SUV.
You're also on different tires with different aspect ratios. Do you have RunFlats? What's your tire pressure?
It's been two years since my GLE E-ABC, but IMO it's a real improvement over the plain Air, with more ride abd control options.
If you're looking for comfort, it's Mercedes' best SUV suspension.
If you're looking for performance, the AMG ARC is Mercedes' best SUV suspension.
Anyone with E-abc have a humming noise when cold making left or right turns with slight throttle?
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Humming noise
Not I. Can you tell where the humming is coming from? Not the engine compartment? Does it go away when the car is warmed up?
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Noise from E-ABC vehicle
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at dealer now and they claim it is normal. But im not sure cause its pretty embarrassing. Sounds like a for sure part failure on a 100k+ truck. I followed up with a few e-abc owners and they dont have the same issue. So im using this platform in a sense to show the dealer im.the only one experiencing this
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at dealer now and they claim it is normal. But im not sure cause its pretty embarrassing. Sounds like a for sure part failure on a 100k+ truck. I followed up with a few e-abc owners and they dont have the same issue. So im using this platform in a sense to show the dealer im.the only one experiencing this
