Is the Mercedes Benz W204 suspension bouncy, rough?
While this may sound alarming, the suspension system in the w204 is of a fairly simple design that allows for easy component inspection that can be done at home. This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class w204 (2007-2014). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is pitched as an entry level sports/luxury car.
Why is the suspension on my C class so bouncy?
If the ride of your C-Class has become noticeably bouncy, you may have a blown out or leaking shock (s). The shocks in the suspension system dampen the motion of the springs as the suspension works up and down.
Why does the Mercedes C class have a rough ride?
C-Class owners report that their cars generally have a stiffer ride that transmits positive road feedback through the steering wheel. Although the ride may be considered a bit firm for some, owners who experience an extremely rough ride or excessive suspension bounce most likely have an issue with a suspension component.
What kind of suspension does a Mercedes C class use?
The C-Class uses coil springs that compress and expand as the the car is driven. The font suspension uses these coil springs as part of the strut, whereas the rear suspension uses coil springs separate from the shocks. While fairly uncommon, these coil spring can sometimes break and reduce ride quality.
What kind of suspension does a Mercedes CL500 have?
ABC comes standard on all CLs and will likely be extended to the S-class and other top-drawer Benzes soon. As did the Q45a, the CL employs coil springs to bear the normal load of the car and augments them with hydraulic plungers that can push down but cannot pull up a wheel. (That is to say, both systems are technically semiactive suspensions.)
Is the Mercedes CL500 the world’s first car?
Mercedes touts it as a world’s first, but it is arguably a big improvement on the technology used on the Infiniti Q45a from 1991-95. That system didn’t quite live up to its promise and there weren’t enough takers at $5000 a pop to warrant further development, so it died out.
While this may sound alarming, the suspension system in the w204 is of a fairly simple design that allows for easy component inspection that can be done at home. This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class w204 (2007-2014). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is pitched as an entry level sports/luxury car.
The C-Class uses coil springs that compress and expand as the the car is driven. The font suspension uses these coil springs as part of the strut, whereas the rear suspension uses coil springs separate from the shocks. While fairly uncommon, these coil spring can sometimes break and reduce ride quality.
How does the Mercedes Benz suspension system work?
The shocks in the suspension system dampen the motion of the springs as the suspension works up and down. This is accomplished by a piston connected to a shaft that works up and down inside of an oil filed cylinder to provide resistance (also known as dampening) during the compression and rebound of the coil spring.
What are the suspension options on a Mercedes-Benz C class?
Mercedes-Benz has given drivers an ample choice with this iteration of the w205 C-Class. Not only do these models come off the line with AGILITY SELECT and its five-standard driving modes, but there are also three different suspension packages to choose from that will better suit your driving preferences. These three options are:
The shocks in the suspension system dampen the motion of the springs as the suspension works up and down. This is accomplished by a piston connected to a shaft that works up and down inside of an oil filed cylinder to provide resistance (also known as dampening) during the compression and rebound of the coil spring.