E - Class Coupé - Mercedes-Benz Nigeria

44 Drive system & chassis Safety | Page 46 – 49 Comfort | Page 50 – 55Chassis and suspensionThe new E - Class Coupé is tuned to both comfortable and sporty driving styles. The Dynamic Handling package increases fun at the wheel evenfurther with its selectable suspension and trasmission setups.AGILITY CONTROL package ( standard ). With itsselective damping system the suspension isconstantly and variably adjusted to suit the roadconditions and your driving style. In the case ofweaker shocks it reduces the damping force individuallyfor each wheel and increases road roarand tyre vibration characteristics. When the vehicleencounters more pronounced uneven sectionsthe system steps up the damping effect and canincrease driving stability. In addition to this thesteering has a more direct ratio and, in conjunctionwith the manual transmission, short shifttravel means even more precise wheel control.AGILITY CONTROL sports suspension withspeed - sensitive power steering ( optional / standardin conjunction with AMG Sports package ).In comparison with the standard - fit AGILITYCONTROL suspension the springs and shockabsorbers of the AGILITY CONTROL sportssuspension are more tightly tuned. This leads –especially when the driving style is dynamic – toreduced rolling motions and improves the handlingof the E - Class Coupé. The more direct steeringratio of the speed - sensitive sports steeringsupplements the suspension by enabling a morespontaneous transfer of the steering movementsto the road.Dynamic Handling package ( optional / standardon the E 500 ). With the Dynamic Handling packagejust a simple touch of the “SPORT” button isall it takes to switch all the related systems fromthe regular comfort mode to the sports mode.The damping becomes noticeably tighter and theengine’s response to the accelerator pedal ismuch more direct. At the same time the shiftprogram of the automatic transmission changesto a more forthright mode which ensures optimumacceleration at all times. The speed - sensitivesports steering creates a sporty and directsteering sensation in both driving modes.ADAPTIVE BRAKE ( standard ). The ADAPTIVEBRAKE system lends the new E - Class Coupémore ride comfort and safety. Together with theanti - lock braking system ABS it helps driversto master critical braking manouevres. With itsfunctions for dry braking in wet conditions andpriming the brakes respond more directly. Whenstarting off on an incline unintentional rollingback is prevented and ( if you press the brakepedal a second time ) the HOLD function keepsyour vehicle securely in its place in any situation.