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      07-10-2014, 03:51 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by JamRWS6 View Post
Dynamic Damper Control. My M Sport with this suspension and 19" wheels probably rides as soft in Comfort + as your E Class. Sport+ and it feels like a BMW.
The way my mind was going...

I can't compare to the Mercedes, but agree the active suspension is the way to go, if we want best comfort option and retain some of the BMW feel.

I run 18" summer RFTs and a 17" winter set of RFTs on my 535i wagon. Both chosen to give the added benefit of a more comfortable drive on poor surfaces. Personally I wouldn't want a softer ride than on the 17" RFTs, but at least with Adaptive Drive the car is controlled.

I sense the standard suspension on 17" non run-flat tires will be a very comfortable ride, not so sure there would be enough body control, but I suppose it depends on what you want as a driver.

With Adaptive Drive you have the choice... comfort through to a more sporty drive. I rate AD as the best suspension compromise, whatever wheels we fit.

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