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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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E55 vs. E500 Suspension

I recently was in an 03 E500. Its suspension is soft compared to E-class cars of 3-4 years ago. I wont be able ot test drive E55 before I get mine. Can some proud new E 55 owner tell us how its suspension compares with current E500 and older E class cars.
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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Re: E55 vs. E500 Suspension

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I recently was in an 03 E500. Its suspension is soft compared to E-class cars of 3-4 years ago. I wont be able ot test drive E55 before I get mine. Can some proud new E 55 owner tell us how its suspension compares with current E500 and older E class cars.
Whenever you testdrive a E55, set the Airmatic to Sport Setting 2.
You'll be surprised how much difference there is between the E500 and the E55. Like day and night.
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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I constantly keep playing with that feature,depending on road conditions.
You really can have it three ways,stiff like an RS6,softer like an M5
or soft like S Type R.
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Thanks Rennteam and Absent. How is the feel compared to say 2000 E class or earlier ones for Sport Setting 2?
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One more thing Rennteam. I might have to take delivery wihtout a test drive! That is why I keep asking questions.
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One more thing Rennteam. I might have to take delivery wihtout a test drive! That is why I keep asking questions.
Sorry, I never drove a 2000 E-class to make a comparison.
The only thing I know is that the E55 feels pretty stiff for a limousine in sport setting 2. We owned a 2000 CLK 320 with DC sport suspension as a company car a while ago and I can tell you that the E55 is stiffer and sportier. Sorry I can't help you more.
I can tell you for sure that the E55 feels more stiff and sportier than the E500 and E240 I testdrove but I'm not sure if this will help.
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