I’ve driven many new Mercedes models and have come to the conclusion that this brand does steering better than anyone right now. From a Metris Van to a GLE…MB steering has a way of being light and very accurate. Very little steering effort and corrections are needed. Kind of weird not many journalists mention this as far as I know.
Does anyone know what makes their steering so good? Mechanical parts or calibration?
I think that is a thing of contrasts and previous driving experience. I drove a rental Camry for some time. My memory might be bad but I remember it as super light. Steering on the Mini feels heavier in comfort mode than on the Merc in Sport. My wife who usually drives the Merc says my Mini is too heavy but I like it exactly like this. Also, depends on the tyres. I feel switching from summer Michelin Pilot Super Sport to winter Continental TS850P in the steering wheel a lot.
I was inspired to borrow the car again this morning and check the tyres. Turns out they were far too low since the dealer replaced them. Once they were pumped up to spec the steering is better, if still a little heavy for my liking.