Audi Q7/SQ7 vs GLE 450/GLE 580
06-24-2024, 02:38 PM
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2023 AMG GLE63s, 2017 AMG SL63, 2024 Sprinter, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The AMG comes with AMG Ride Control+ as well as Adaptive Damping System ... allowing several ride choices ....
Enjoy the test drives and the chase ....
Enjoy the test drives and the chase ....
06-24-2024, 02:48 PM
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@iridium18 Um...um...mmmmmm...... You may have just hit the nail on the head with the GLE53 idea. 
Power (400+ hp), mileage (respectable), curb weight (good heft), cargo (best in class), interior (integrated displays), exterior (nicest 22" wheel choices of any option, IMO), priced in line with other options under consideration... all seem to thread my needle. As an E63 owner, I just need to make sure the ride quality is suitable for a DD. My wife, who is not a driving enthusiast, will be the principal driver.
Power (400+ hp), mileage (respectable), curb weight (good heft), cargo (best in class), interior (integrated displays), exterior (nicest 22" wheel choices of any option, IMO), priced in line with other options under consideration... all seem to thread my needle. As an E63 owner, I just need to make sure the ride quality is suitable for a DD. My wife, who is not a driving enthusiast, will be the principal driver.
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06-24-2024, 04:17 PM
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I would go for the gle 53 amg with dynamic package, the ride quality is quite good in comfort mode. But if comfort is a big issue, I would stick to the 20" wheels, I had one 53 for a weekend with those wheels and the car felt significantly better than my car with 22" wheels. I wish they had the same two size rims on the 20" wheels also, that would be my pick, at least for winter time.
06-24-2024, 04:31 PM
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I'll piggy-back that tire pressure is also a factor in the overall subjective ride quality ... I have my spouse's MY23 GLE63s tires several psi lower than the fuel door numbers.
06-24-2024, 11:27 PM
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And to keep my comparisons fair, will want to add a line item for the winter set.
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06-24-2024, 11:44 PM
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06-25-2024, 02:35 PM
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I also considered the SQ7 before I decided to get the 450. I've owned an audi for 16 years after all. One of the major deciding factors was the generous amount of space in the back seats of the 450. It's the best in class. Also best in class is the GLE aerodynamics. That combined with the EQ boost pays dividends for saving money on fuel.
