RJC

Ordering a '25 GLS 450 with all bells and whistles including the AMG 23's. I do not see where there are suspension choices on the 450 but only as an option on the 580 (E Active Body control DC7).

E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
An innovative suspension combines enhanced capabilities with uncanny comfort. E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL can scan the road surface ahead via a stereo camera and adapt the spring rate, damping and leveling at each wheel. Benefiting from the vehicle's 48-volt electronics, the system can quickly counteract lean, pitch and dive, and even tilt into curves, to quell uneven surfaces and reduce the forces felt by passengers. It can even help rock the vehicle free in sand by rapidly "pumping" the suspension.
Under the '24MY MBUSA Configurator ('25 not displaying as of yet) Comp Specs shows the following below.

Since we want the 23's, we also want a comfortable ride, is the 450's ride comfortable on the 23's with its ADS on comfort?

Also, what's the big difference between ADS and ADS Plus?

Thx

JD101b

You're not going to get a comfortable ride on 23s no matter how good the suspension is. Go with 20" wheels and get tires with a higher aspect ratio.

RJC

Thanks, but they're too small for our taste on such a large SUV, plus the amg pkg requires a min of 21's.

Fwiw we have 22's on our Grand Wagoneer Level lll Obsidian and it rides like a dream (non-run flats of course)

As an example - I'd rather have 23's on non-RF's than 20's with RF's they're so bad. Had 20 RF on our S Coupes and they ruined the ride, the minute we switched to non it was like a whole new car, in addition to being a softer ride, non-RF's provide less unsprung weight.