I have owned my EQA250 for a little under a month. My impressions on these two aspects of the car are as important to me as energy economy and recharge capability.
I have only driven the car on sealed roads to date - and mostly in low speed urban situations at that. In terms of ride quality, I would rank the car as 'acceptable'. Its main deficiencies in my opinion are the tendency to pitch and sway (especially in Comfort setting) with some ride harshness and associated suspension noise when passing over irregularities where road surface patching has been poorly executed, or where there is a slight subsidance in narrow trench repairs. This seems to be somewhat inconsistent: sometimes I expect to experience a significant 'hit' - and it's more benign - whereas on other occasions, the harshness is more severe than anticipated. The pitching is probably a consequence of the car's relatively short wheelbase and high driving position.
My tyre pressures are set to the recommended 270kPa all round. I suspect this relatively high pressure is necessary due to the car's weight and as a contributor to energy efficiency. I might try a slightly lower pressure (say 265kPa) to see if it makes any difference to ride harshness. I am relieved to note that my car isn't fitted with run-flat tyres, as I suspect they would contribute to greater harshness.
In terms of other noises and vibration, I'm pleased with the relative quietness of the car, especially on smooth roads. I haven't travelled very far at freeway speeds (100-110kph), but I have been pleased with the relatively low levels of road noise and wind noise and I find the small amount of motor noise - evident when accelerating and decelerating - quite acceptable in both quality and volume (loudness).
I consider seat comfort, ergonomics and general build integrity as characteristics broadly relevant to ride quality and NVH. I am pleased with the quality of the front seats of my EQA and the driving position achievable with the electric memory seats fitted, although I would prefer a little lower window line. I am also happy with the build quality; for example, all doors close with a typically satisfying Merc 'thunk'.
I hope my impressions prompt comments from other EQA owners.
I have only driven the car on sealed roads to date - and mostly in low speed urban situations at that. In terms of ride quality, I would rank the car as 'acceptable'. Its main deficiencies in my opinion are the tendency to pitch and sway (especially in Comfort setting) with some ride harshness and associated suspension noise when passing over irregularities where road surface patching has been poorly executed, or where there is a slight subsidance in narrow trench repairs. This seems to be somewhat inconsistent: sometimes I expect to experience a significant 'hit' - and it's more benign - whereas on other occasions, the harshness is more severe than anticipated. The pitching is probably a consequence of the car's relatively short wheelbase and high driving position.
My tyre pressures are set to the recommended 270kPa all round. I suspect this relatively high pressure is necessary due to the car's weight and as a contributor to energy efficiency. I might try a slightly lower pressure (say 265kPa) to see if it makes any difference to ride harshness. I am relieved to note that my car isn't fitted with run-flat tyres, as I suspect they would contribute to greater harshness.
In terms of other noises and vibration, I'm pleased with the relative quietness of the car, especially on smooth roads. I haven't travelled very far at freeway speeds (100-110kph), but I have been pleased with the relatively low levels of road noise and wind noise and I find the small amount of motor noise - evident when accelerating and decelerating - quite acceptable in both quality and volume (loudness).
I consider seat comfort, ergonomics and general build integrity as characteristics broadly relevant to ride quality and NVH. I am pleased with the quality of the front seats of my EQA and the driving position achievable with the electric memory seats fitted, although I would prefer a little lower window line. I am also happy with the build quality; for example, all doors close with a typically satisfying Merc 'thunk'.
I hope my impressions prompt comments from other EQA owners.
