Thoughts on ABC advantages?
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2021 GLS580 all black. 2014 GLK black (kids car). formerly: 2014 GL550 Palladium Silver (US)
Thoughts on E-Active Body Control (ABC) advantages?
We currently have Active Curve on our my14 GL.
What are your thoughts on the advantages of ABC.
We we do not off-road, but do like road trips thru mountains, etc.
What are your thoughts on the advantages of ABC.
We we do not off-road, but do like road trips thru mountains, etc.
Last edited by cincy8; Apr 19, 2019 at 04:57 PM. Reason: clarification
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I have been looking at it and asking around. I have a 17 GLS 550. In sports mode it handles nice. It is a $6,500 option, A part of me wants to get it since it will be a lease but than again it is not really needed. I slide my gls550 now easily for fun and it does great lol.
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From: Lake Oswego, OR
2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
E-ABC
- In Comfort or Economy mode the ride is very plush. I'm not sure how much Road Surface Scan has to do with this.
- There are four height levels available depending on driving mode and speed.
- You can set the car to lower when entering or exiting, or loading the rear
- Curve mode is a cool party trick (only in Comfort mode) that is kind of addicting; brings back my motorcycling days. Pretty pronounced at level 3.
- In Sport & Sport+ modes body roll is well controlled
- Airmatic with Active Curve (they're calling it Ride Control) is coming on the GLE 53 (and I assume GLS); using the 48v system it should be even more responsive than the old one. It might be the best cost/benefit system, but it's a ways off.
Last edited by GregW / Oregon; May 3, 2019 at 11:39 AM.
