Mercedes-Benz DIRECT CONTROL suspension is a traditional steel-spring suspension that can be adjusted from in the car to maximize comfort or performance on varying terrain. It is not to be confused with Mercedes-Benz AIR BODY CONTROL air suspension, which uses the DYNAMIC SELECT feature to switch between driving modes.
Most new Mercedes-Benz vehicles usually come standard with steel-spring suspension. It is the most common type of suspension in passenger and commercial vehicles because it is inexpensive, simple, and has been known to outlive the cars it is put in. When the comfort mode is chosen, Mercedes-Benz vehicles will raise the vehicle up a few millimeters and loosen the suspension to absorb any bumps in the road. This mode is great for long trips on the highway, bringing Grandma to her pottery class, or saving a glass of milk in the trunk.
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Sport is the other option Mercedes-Benz gives to DIRECT CONTROL owners. It increases the amount of damping, making the suspension stiffer and lowers the ride height just a little bit. This mode is made for weekend track participants, street racers, and fugitives. It may not seem like there is much of a difference between the two modes, but trust us when we say it is more than enough to notice an improvement when in the appropriate mode.
Mercedes-Benz developed the independent suspension system in 1931 for the Mercedes-Benz 170. We still use this technology today!
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is collecting a lot of attention for its new autonomy and interior convenience. Although the premium models will feature AIR BODY CONTROL air suspension, the base-model E-Class will come standard with steel–spring suspension and will feature DIRECT CONTROL as an option. If you would like to learn more about Mercedes-Benz DIRECT CONTROL suspension or the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class release, let us know in the comments!
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