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How to combine a comfortable ride with great dynamism. And vice versa

There’s method behind the dynamics of the E-Class

The E-Class’s standard-fitted DIRECT CONTROL package gives you more driving enjoyment, particularly through corners, with no loss of ride comfort. More direct steering and reduced pitch and roll help to create a more agile driving experience.

All this can be taken to an even higher level withAIRMATICDCairsuspension.AIRMATIC DC uses the Adaptive Damping System ADS to automatically reduce body roll when cornering. If the sensors detect a sporty driving style, the comfortable default suspension setting is automatically firmed up. AIRMATIC DC is combined with all-round self-levelling suspension, which maintains a constant ride height even when the vehicle is fully laden, for greater stability and improved handling. At high speeds – above approximately 140 km/h – the body is automatically lowered by about 15 millimetres to reduce roll and pitch. When the speed drops below about 70 km/h again, the body is automatically raised to its normal level.

AIRMATIC DC is standard on the E420CDI, the E500, the E5004MATIC and the E63AMG, and is optional for the other models.

ADS

The Adaptive Damping System ADS electronically adjusts the shock absorber forces to reduce roll and pitch