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      04-16-2019, 07:46 AM   #83
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon View Post
It depends on how you spec the GLE. There are potentially 4 different suspension systems: steel springs, Airmatic, Active Curve, & E-Active Body Control. While not up to AMG or M spec, even my '12 ML with Airmatic & Active Curve (dynamic roll bars) handles very well in Sport mode. Overall your statement has some degree of truth, but is over-generalized. There are some GLEs that handle better than some X5s, and vice-versa.
I agree that mine was a general statement. I had to drive an x5 e40 (?) for two months last summer as a loaner and hated the way it drove. I also had an x6 3.5 loaner last week and although it drove better I still thought it was floaty. I guess I am used to the more solid handling that an x6M (both current and previous generation offer). I did compare my previous x6 5.0 to GLE 550 with most options and they just couldn't have been more different in terms of driving dynamics. I actually felt less safe driving relatively fast in the MB.
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