AMG GLE 53 Drive Modes




Basically AMG DYNAMICS is an extension of ESP. Instead of only intervening once instability is detected, AMG DYNAMICS actively shapes the car's handling and proactively helps getting most out of the car's natural handling before instability sets in. It does this completely transparent to the driver. It's the next generation of ESP and gives finer control over ESP. Basically you have three modes for AMG DYNAMICS, four if you have RACE mode, and then on top of it for each AMG DYNAMICS mode you can further fine tune it by putting ESP in Sport mode or turn it off completely.
Which mode is best is up to you. Do you want stability and safety or more hooligan? FWIW, I'm using Pro in my Individual mode for my C63S coupe. It makes the car playful for spirited driving while still having enough of a safety net. When I hit up the canyons I put it in RACE mode and ESP in Sport mode in order to set AMG DYNAMICS to Master. The car then becomes noticeably more balanced, very natural to drift and puts down the power much better coming out of corners in my case with RWD. I really like AMG DYNAMICS. It elevates the driving dynamics of modern AMGs.
- AMG Dynamics modes
There are four AMG Dynamics modes: Basic, Advanced, Pro, and Master:- Master: For the RACE program, this mode provides a slightly oversteering vehicle balance with more direct steering and more agile turn-in behavior.
- Basic: For the Comfort and Electric drive programs, this mode provides a stable ride with high yaw damping.
- Advanced: For the Sport program, this mode provides a neutral balance with lower yaw damping, lower steering angle, and enhanced agility.
- Pro: For the Sport+ program, this mode provides more dynamic driving maneuvers with increased agility and precise handling.
Last edited by superswiss; Oct 22, 2024 at 05:13 PM.
Basically AMG DYNAMICS is an extension of ESP. Instead of only intervening once instability is detected, AMG DYNAMICS actively shapes the car's handling and proactively helps getting most out of the car's natural handling before instability sets in. It does this completely transparent to the driver. It's the next generation of ESP and gives finer control over ESP. Basically you have three modes for AMG DYNAMICS, four if you have RACE mode, and then on top of it for each AMG DYNAMICS mode you can further fine tune it by putting ESP in Sport mode or turn it off completely.
Which mode is best is up to you. Do you want stability and safety or more hooligan? FWIW, I'm using Pro in my Individual mode for my C63S coupe. It makes the car playful for spirited driving while still having enough of a safety net. When I hit up the canyons I put it in RACE mode and ESP in Sport mode in order to set AMG DYNAMICS to Master. The car then becomes noticeably more balanced, very natural to drift and puts down the power much better coming out of corners in my case with RWD. I really like AMG DYNAMICS. It elevates the driving dynamics of modern AMGs.
Basically AMG DYNAMICS is an extension of ESP. Instead of only intervening once instability is detected, AMG DYNAMICS actively shapes the car's handling and proactively helps getting most out of the car's natural handling before instability sets in. It does this completely transparent to the driver. It's the next generation of ESP and gives finer control over ESP. Basically you have three modes for AMG DYNAMICS, four if you have RACE mode, and then on top of it for each AMG DYNAMICS mode you can further fine tune it by putting ESP in Sport mode or turn it off completely.
Which mode is best is up to you. Do you want stability and safety or more hooligan? FWIW, I'm using Pro in my Individual mode for my C63S coupe. It makes the car playful for spirited driving while still having enough of a safety net. When I hit up the canyons I put it in RACE mode and ESP in Sport mode in order to set AMG DYNAMICS to Master. The car then becomes noticeably more balanced, very natural to drift and puts down the power much better coming out of corners in my case with RWD. I really like AMG DYNAMICS. It elevates the driving dynamics of modern AMGs.
Basically AMG DYNAMICS is an extension of ESP. Instead of only intervening once instability is detected, AMG DYNAMICS actively shapes the car's handling and proactively helps getting most out of the car's natural handling before instability sets in. It does this completely transparent to the driver. It's the next generation of ESP and gives finer control over ESP. Basically you have three modes for AMG DYNAMICS, four if you have RACE mode, and then on top of it for each AMG DYNAMICS mode you can further fine tune it by putting ESP in Sport mode or turn it off completely.
Which mode is best is up to you. Do you want stability and safety or more hooligan? FWIW, I'm using Pro in my Individual mode for my C63S coupe. It makes the car playful for spirited driving while still having enough of a safety net. When I hit up the canyons I put it in RACE mode and ESP in Sport mode in order to set AMG DYNAMICS to Master. The car then becomes noticeably more balanced, very natural to drift and puts down the power much better coming out of corners in my case with RWD. I really like AMG DYNAMICS. It elevates the driving dynamics of modern AMGs.
To the OP, those three "AMG Dynamics" settings are for your AMG Active Ride Control. That allows you to select how aggressive you want the active roll stabilization to be.
If you want maximum comfort, leave the setting in basic as it will both allow the wheels to move freely of one another (no head toss) while also keeping body roll to a minimum.
If you want as little body roll as possible, put it in Pro. It will really tighten up the rear end and not allow for any body roll.
Those four settings are referring to "AMG Dynamics" which allows you to choose how loose and playful you want the car/stability control to be. It's mostly related to ESP. I don't think this system/feature is even in GLEs, at least not 53s.
The three settings are referring to "AMG Active Ride Control" which is an anti-roll stabilization system. It allows you to choose how flat you want the body of the car to be while cornering. It also enhances comfort.
Last edited by QuadBenz; Oct 26, 2024 at 07:45 AM.
Those four settings are referring to "AMG Dynamics" which allows you to choose how loose and playful you want the car/stability control to be. It's mostly related to ESP. I don't think this system/feature is even in GLEs, at least not 53s.
The three settings are referring to "AMG Active Ride Control" which is an anti-roll stabilization system. It allows you to choose how flat you want the body of the car to be while cornering. It also enhances comfort.
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To the OP, those three "AMG Dynamics" settings are for your AMG Active Ride Control. That allows you to select how aggressive you want the active roll stabilization to be.
If you want maximum comfort, leave the setting in basic as it will both allow the wheels to move freely of one another (no head toss) while also keeping body roll to a minimum.
If you want as little body roll as possible, put it in Pro. It will really tighten up the rear end and not allow for any body roll.
The explanation I provided initially is simplistic of course. AMG doesn't really talk about it much, either, but here's a link to the Bosch website if you wanna learn more about what it is all about.
https://www.bosch-mobility.com/en/so...amics-control/
Last edited by superswiss; Oct 26, 2024 at 01:11 PM.
The explanation I provided initially is simplistic of course. AMG doesn't really talk about it much, either, but here's a link to the Bosch website if you wanna learn more about what it is all about.
https://www.bosch-mobility.com/en/so...amics-control/




Having said that, I doubt it. For example prior to the introduction of AMG DYNAMICS, AMGs had a steering setting in the Individual mode configuration. This is now gone, because the steering is also controlled by AMG DYNAMICS.
Last edited by superswiss; Oct 26, 2024 at 04:31 PM.
Having said that, I doubt it. For example prior to the introduction of AMG DYNAMICS, AMGs had a steering setting in the Individual mode configuration. This is now gone, because the steering is also controlled by AMG DYNAMICS.
1. AMG Dynamics - (Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master) = this is adjusting how playful the car is/how restrictive the stability control is (I understand it controls more than just ESP, but at the end of the day, this is all this system is really doing).
There are very few models that have the "AMG Dynamics" adjustment, which is essentially a glorified 4-mode stability control. It primarily allows you to adjust playfulness/drift angle. If I remember correctly, the C63 has it and the AMG GT has it. I'm not sure if many others have it.
2. AMG Active Ride Control - (Basic/Advanced/Pro) = this is adjusting the anti-roll stabilization system. It can go from fully unlocked/loose to allow for maximum articulation and comfort over bumps to fully locked/tightened up to keep the body completely flat. It's always working to keep the body flat, even in its Basic setting, it just increases in intensity from there. It's similar to Mercedes' ABC (Active Body Control) system of the past in function (keeping the body of the car level and flat at all times no matter what's going on) except that used a high PSI hydraulic system, this uses electromechanical actuators in place of anti-roll bars.
The GLE 53 has system #2 as an available option, this is what the OP was asking about. Like I mentioned earlier, system #1 is completely different (despite very similar settings adjustments) and is offered in relatively few models.
1. AMG Dynamics - (Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master) = this is adjusting how playful the car is/how restrictive the stability control is (I understand it controls more than just ESP, but at the end of the day, this is all this system is really doing).
There are very few models that have the "AMG Dynamics" adjustment, which is essentially a glorified 4-mode stability control. It primarily allows you to adjust playfulness/drift angle. If I remember correctly, the C63 has it and the AMG GT has it. I'm not sure if many others have it.
2. AMG Active Ride Control - (Basic/Advanced/Pro) = this is adjusting the anti-roll stabilization system. It can go from fully unlocked/loose to allow for maximum articulation and comfort over bumps to fully locked/tightened up to keep the body completely flat. It's always working to keep the body flat, even in its Basic setting, it just increases in intensity from there. It's similar to Mercedes' ABC (Active Body Control) system of the past in function (keeping the body of the car level and flat at all times no matter what's going on) except that used a high PSI hydraulic system, this uses electromechanical actuators in place of anti-roll bars.
The GLE 53 has system #2 as an available option, this is what the OP was asking about. Like I mentioned earlier, system #1 is completely different (despite very similar settings adjustments) and is offered in relatively few models.
1. AMG Dynamics - (Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master) = this is adjusting how playful the car is/how restrictive the stability control is (I understand it controls more than just ESP, but at the end of the day, this is all this system is really doing).
There are very few models that have the "AMG Dynamics" adjustment, which is essentially a glorified 4-mode stability control. It primarily allows you to adjust playfulness/drift angle. If I remember correctly, the C63 has it and the AMG GT has it. I'm not sure if many others have it.
2. AMG Active Ride Control - (Basic/Advanced/Pro) = this is adjusting the anti-roll stabilization system. It can go from fully unlocked/loose to allow for maximum articulation and comfort over bumps to fully locked/tightened up to keep the body completely flat. It's always working to keep the body flat, even in its Basic setting, it just increases in intensity from there. It's similar to Mercedes' ABC (Active Body Control) system of the past in function (keeping the body of the car level and flat at all times no matter what's going on) except that used a high PSI hydraulic system, this uses electromechanical actuators in place of anti-roll bars.
The GLE 53 has system #2 as an available option, this is what the OP was asking about. Like I mentioned earlier, system #1 is completely different (despite very similar settings adjustments) and is offered in relatively few models.
For those with AMG Dynamics, do you not have normal drive modes anymore (C, S, S+ etc) and instead only have Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master?




I thought my 21 AMG 53 had AMG Dynamics as standard, independent of Active Ride Control, which is the active 48v sway bars.
The number of settings in "Dynamic" varies with configuration - the 63s gets Race mode, and I've had RJ Automotive code it into my 53.
It's interesting how it changes the application of power through the AWD+ system, and you can feel the front "clawing out" of corners more aggressively in the racier settings. At the track.
ARC is another level. It makes the car handle and ride much better. I wouldn't have a 53 without it, and I'd be 9n another brand.
Last edited by mikapen; Oct 27, 2024 at 11:42 AM.




AMG DYNAMICS is set as follows for each of the standard modes:
Comfort -> Basic
Sport -> Advanced
Sport+ -> Pro
Race -> Master (with ESP Sport or OFF, otherwise it's also Pro)
It's part of the mode, not a separate thing, just like the suspension, exhaust and all the other settings. I'm not entirely sure how else to describe it. Whatever you chose for AMG DYNAMICS in the Individual mode configuration controls the chassis dynamics of the vehicle, which includes the steering, roll stabilization, torque vectoring and other actuators.
Just to illustrate, AMG DYNAMICS is one component of the drive mode. This picture shows I'm in I* and you can see I've set AMG DYNAMICS to Pro, Engine to Dynamic, Suspension to Sport, Exhaust to Powerful and Transmission to M. That's what makes up my Individual mode for example. Again, my car doesn't have Active Ride Control. They are only related to the extent that if you have Active Ride Control, then AMG DYNAMICS influences and integrates it into the overall chassis dynamics.
Last edited by superswiss; Oct 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM.
Standard on the 2025 is
AMG RIDE CONTROL+ based on AIRMATIC
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
ADAPTIVE DAMPENING SYSTEM ADS PLUS




AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
This is the overall Drive Mode system. It allows you to choose between different drive modes. Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Race, Offroad, Individual and whatever other overall modes the different vehicles have. These modes need to be thought off as profiles. Each profile is made up of various subsystems depending on the model, and each subsystem has its own settings. These subsystems are the suspension or engine for example. The overall drive modes determine the chosen setting for each of the subsystems.
AMG DYNAMICS
This is one of the subsystems along with the suspension and engine etc. Its purpose is to control the handling of the vehicle. Particularly it determines the oversteer and understeer characteristics of the vehicle. In models with 4Matic+ for example, AMG DYNAMICS determines when and how much power is sent to the front wheels. In the Basic mode, power is sent to the front wheels more often in order to keep the car neutral and neither understeer nor oversteer. Whereas Pro and especially Master sends the power mostly to the rear wheels, so that the vehicle mostly oversteers in corners. In addition it controls how the power is distributed between the left and right wheels. This is known as torque vectoring and further enhances the oversteer and understeer characteristics. In the GLE 53 it does this by selectively applying the brakes during cornering to send more power/torque to the outer wheels depending on how hard you are cornering. In the 63 models it does active torque vectoring via the electronic locking rear differential.
As far as roll stabilization goes with the Active Ride Control, I'm not entirely sure AMG DYNAMICS has a hand in that. It probably does influence it, but you still have the separate suspension setting to control the comfort level of the suspension. AMG DYNAMICS does not influence the comfort level. That's what the suspension setting is for.
I hope this clears up some of the confusion that was created.
Last edited by superswiss; Oct 27, 2024 at 04:16 PM.
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
This is the overall Drive Mode system. It allows you to choose between different drive modes. Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Race, Offroad, Individual and whatever other overall modes the different vehicles have. These modes need to be thought off as profiles. Each profile is made up of various subsystems depending on the model, and each subsystem has its own settings. These subsystems are the suspension or engine for example. The overall drive modes determine the chosen setting for each of the subsystems.
AMG DYNAMICS
This is one of the subsystems along with the suspension and engine etc. Its purpose is to control the handling of the vehicle. Particularly it determines the oversteer and understeer characteristics of the vehicle. In models with 4Matic+ for example, AMG DYNAMICS determines when and how much power is sent to the front wheels. In the Basic mode, power is sent to the front wheels more often in order to keep the car neutral and neither understeer nor oversteer. Whereas Pro and especially Master sends the power mostly to the rear wheels, so that the vehicle mostly oversteers in corners. In addition it controls how the power is distributed between the left and right wheels. This is known as torque vectoring and further enhances the oversteer and understeer characteristics. In the GLE 53 it does this by selectively applying the brakes during cornering to send more power/torque to the outer wheels depending on how hard you are cornering. In the 63 models it does active torque vectoring via the electronic locking rear differential.
As far as roll stabilization goes with the Active Ride Control, I'm not entirely sure AMG DYNAMICS has a hand in that. It probably does influence it, but you still have the separate suspension setting to control the comfort level of the suspension. AMG DYNAMICS does not influence the comfort level. That's what the suspension setting is for.
I hope this clears up some of the confusion that was created.
and, yes, using the "I" mode I can bypass the default drive mode settings and customize almost everything. Some settings for example like Master in Dynamics force the exhaust to be set to Powerful -- for reasons only MB knows.



