Adaptive drive vs. standard suspension vs. KW V3?

[NardoW12]

Originally Posted by TriX5

I have always thought the e53 sport suspension is a bit tough around town. My e70 has AD and around town I set it to Sport as the normal setting wallows the a bit in the rear. I have 3rd row seats.

However, I drove over a rough surface coming off I-495 with AD on sport and it felt positively uncomfortable compared to driving the same stretch on normal.

So, I guess AD sport or normal can make a big difference but indeed I am sure the notes above are correct. Drive each variant if you can and decide.

Sounds like the different modes of AD definitely impact the ride comfort. Do you feel like it help the handling of the car noticeably?

[HIRISC]

Had an E53 w/ sport suspension, then 2010 X5///M, now 2013 X5 50i with Adaptive.

The ///M reminded me of the E53 sport - which is to say - harsh.

The Adaptive Drive equipped 50i is light years ahead re comfort.



ps.. I ride year round on 20" RFT's (Scorpions in winter). No complaints.

pss.. My X5 was in recently for service. My loaner was a 35i, sport suspension (not AD) and was on 19"s. Ride was much firmer than mine.