GLE DRIVER’S ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
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EQS 450 4maric
EQS works better4
I picked up a 2024 450 two days ago to replace my 2020 450. Both cars are equipped with the driver assistance package. I also drove a loaner EQS SUV equipped with the driver assistance package when my 2020 450 was under service. When comparing the performance of the driver assistance packages in the three cars, I would say the 2024 450 ranks in the middle between the other two, and leans more toward the 2020 450.
The system in the 2024 450 is definitely a step up from the one in the 2020 450. The speed adaptation based on the car in front is much snappier. The braking is much smoother, which is a big improvement. In addition, the active lane change assist feels more natural. If your instrument cluster is set to the Assistance screen, it still only visualizes the car in front of you. It will not visualize the cars in adjacent lanes. THIS IS A LIE because if you check the operator's manual (2024 GLE page 251), it shows that the instrument cluster can also visualize the cars in adjacent lanes.
When compared to the driver assistance package in the EQS SUV, the one in the 2024 450 seems like a generation behind. Everything feels much snappier, more natural, and smarter in the EQS SUV system. I had much more confidence when engaging the system in the EQS SUV. One obvious advantage is that in the instrument cluster, the system can visualize two cars (sometimes more when in traffic) in front instead of just one, the car behind you when in traffic, and the cars in the adjacent lanes. It can visualize whether it's a passenger car or an 18-wheeler. I think the visualization proves the superiority of the system in the EQS SUV. It makes sense that the braking, speed adaptation, and active lane change are much better because the system can "see" more.
Overall, if you liked or didn't like the older driver assistance package, I don't think the 2024 system will change your mind. If you are new to the GLE, I think it's a good option to consider equipping.
The system in the 2024 450 is definitely a step up from the one in the 2020 450. The speed adaptation based on the car in front is much snappier. The braking is much smoother, which is a big improvement. In addition, the active lane change assist feels more natural. If your instrument cluster is set to the Assistance screen, it still only visualizes the car in front of you. It will not visualize the cars in adjacent lanes. THIS IS A LIE because if you check the operator's manual (2024 GLE page 251), it shows that the instrument cluster can also visualize the cars in adjacent lanes.
When compared to the driver assistance package in the EQS SUV, the one in the 2024 450 seems like a generation behind. Everything feels much snappier, more natural, and smarter in the EQS SUV system. I had much more confidence when engaging the system in the EQS SUV. One obvious advantage is that in the instrument cluster, the system can visualize two cars (sometimes more when in traffic) in front instead of just one, the car behind you when in traffic, and the cars in the adjacent lanes. It can visualize whether it's a passenger car or an 18-wheeler. I think the visualization proves the superiority of the system in the EQS SUV. It makes sense that the braking, speed adaptation, and active lane change are much better because the system can "see" more.
Overall, if you liked or didn't like the older driver assistance package, I don't think the 2024 system will change your mind. If you are new to the GLE, I think it's a good option to consider equipping.
I have owned an EQS SUV for about a year and just bought a GLE 450E. I agree with you and can say that the EQS driver assist performance SEEMS smoother and more accurate.
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This also doesn't match with my experience, at least in Europe. When you DON'T have Active Steering Assist in your car at all, the Active Lane Keeping Assist works by applying the brakes. I felt this in a car without Active Steering Assist. However, when you DO have Active Steering Assist in your car, the Active Lane Keeping Assist uses the same system and steers, it dosn't apply brakes. This is how it works in my GLE.
I didn't know you could get Active Lane Keeping Assist without Active Steering Assist.
Here's my US dashboard, where I have ALK disabled.
Is ALK standard on all cars?
Active steering assist on
Note the Green icon, upper right
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It seems it varies across years, too. My manual for 2022 is different (more detailed) than the newer one. Here is the text from mine:
At least in some markets, you can have Active Lane Assist without Active Steering Assist. It will behave differently. Also, in some markets when you have both systems you can set the Active Lane Assist to be Standard sensitivity and the braking kicks in only in extreme circumstances. That's been my experience for the past year and a half. However, in some markets you only have the Sensitive setting, which always applies the brakes. That might be your experience.
