Besides the lower center of gravity, there is also lower polar moment to make the car rotate easier, due to the main mass (battery) being distributed evenly along the axles, rather than a heavy motor sitting atop or in front of it.I have a Mercedes EQB, which is an ICE platform shared with the GLB. I have substantial experience driving both. The EQB is nearly 1000 lbs heavier, but it drives better. The suspension is tweaked for the weight difference, so it really isn't any different going over potholes or rough pavement, but the center of gravity is MUCH lower and this makes it perform much better when cornering.
Further, a lighter smaller electric front drive unit (if theres one at all) replacing a large heavy combustion motor, means the front end is more responsive to steering inputs. This is the opposite of the criticism that plague cars like Audis.
Statistics: Posted by hunoraut — Mon Jul 29, 2024 2:25 am
