maomao123

Hi,

I test drove ML350 last week, which is equipped with Airmatic and 21 inch AMG package. When I set the suspension to Comfort, it was quite good. The ride was well controlled with a little stiff. However, when I set it to Sports, it was very stiff which liked sports car.

As I will not go for Airmatic option, just standard suspension. I like to see how the standard suspension is compared to Airmatic? Is it like Comfort mode?

Thanks

ghaffar23

If the ML350 has big 21-inch or even 20-inch wheels, comfort will not be there. The ride will be much nicer with 19-inch wheels, even without AIRMATIC suspension.

galion

I love the way my 2012 with 20"s and w/o airmatic rides, nothing stiff or uncomfortable, its a very relaxing drive, much, much better than my wife's W164 with 19"s.
IMO, there are no trade offs with the 20's in this car, You stil get a chunky sidewall, it looks better, sportier and the ride is as good as with the std wheels, which Ive tested extensively.
Just my $0.2 c

jchochla

Hello! I am looking to test drive a ML350 with the air suspension and 21" wheels. I am debating wether or not to get a Ml350, or ML550. Can you please mention what dealer you test drove this 350 at?

Thanks!

gplank

I was planning on getting the BlueTec or ML350, but once I drove the ML550 I was sold. A big car like that really needs the extra power. The ML550 seemed to handle a little differently, too....more solid....maybe due to the additional engine weight or differently tuned suspension (or just my imagination).

GregW / Oregon

Undoubtedly the V8 suspension is tuned differently than the six's. It would be expected that it would be a slightly more sport-tuned setup.