W212 Suspension too firm

[Stuart Nethercott]

The suspension on my 2013 E300 bluetec hybrid seems too firm. Is it adjustable. If so can I do it or is it a garage job.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Welcome Stuart
I had the exact same model and year, first thing to do is drop the tyre pressures 4-5psi- these are normally inflated ludicrously High to try to achieve the claimed MPG
It will transform the ride

 

[Stuart Nethercott]

Thanks for that I will try it straight away. Cheers Stuart

 

[Craiglxviii]

Hello and welcome. Is it an AMG Line car by any chance?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Meant to ask that! I’m

Hello and welcome. Is it an AMG Line car by any chance?

assuming yes

 

[Stuart Nethercott]

Hello and welcome. Is it an AMG Line car by any chance?

No it's not an AMG line. Thanks for replying though.

 

[Craiglxviii]

No it's not an AMG line. Thanks for replying though.

Hmm. The AMG Line cars do have stiffer suspension & damping to the SE cars (and 25mm less travel). That you’re finding the ride harsh can only be:

Tyre pressures or;
You’re used to a FAR more forgiving ride.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Tyre pressures is my bet, to achieve the 65+ mpg claimed they need to be rock hard!

 

[Stuart Nethercott]

I

Tyre pressures is my bet, to achieve the 65+ mpg claimed they need to be rock hard!

Thanks I will check the tyre pressure. What pressure is acceptable

 

[Stuart Nethercott]

I will try the tyre pressure. What pressure is acceptable

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

As your car is a similar weight to mine circa 1950kg I'm running mine at 33psi front and 35psi rear which seems a reasonable compromise, due to the weight of the car I wouldn't go below 32 on either axle

 

[John Laidlaw]

Sorry been occupied !
As Malcolm