Suspension
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Chassis
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Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan
Suspension systems
The new E-Class sedan is fitted with conventional steel
suspension with selective damping system as stan-
dard equipment, while the AIRMATIC air suspension is
available as an option.
In combination with bi-xenon headlamps, the Intelli-
gent Light System or with the AIRMATIC air suspen-
sion, a level sensor system is also installed on the
front and rear axles.
The following suspension variants are available:
• DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective
damping system (standard equipment, except
E 500)
• Sports suspension, code (677)
Also included in the AVANTGARDE line and in the
AMG sport package, code (950)
• Suspension for increased ground clearance
(countries with rough roads), code (482)
• AIRMATIC air suspension with electronically
controlled damping system, code (489)
(standard equipment on E 500)
DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective
damping system
The comfortably-tuned conventional spring / damper
system is equipped with a vibration-dependent
damping system as standard. The function module of
the selective damping system (stroke-dependent
damping) consists of a small
elastomer piston that, when caused to move a short
distance, opens a bypass for the oil stream parallel to
the conventional damper compression.
This serves to reduce the damping effect in the case
of small irregularities in the range + / - 10 mm. This
provides particular benefits for driving comfort and
suspension response without any attendant sacrifices
in the area of driving safety. In the case of larger road
bumps, the selective action of the damper ensures
that the full damping function is reactivated.
– This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –