rdsesq

Looking at moving from my e46 BMW to the new C-class. It would be my first Benz.

How well does the MB-Tex hold up? Is the leather worth the $$$?

oblu

Had 2 e46s, and 1 e90. The w204 doesn't have the side bolstering that the sport package seats do, so leather or not you won't have to worry as much about the scuffing.

I went mbtex, but I'm not a fan of really soft leather (kids in the car and a wife that's not easy on cars).

W0n6_3d4n

I never like vinly, always prefer leather, the smell alone is worth the $$$, yes i know the smell is from all those leather processing, but my nose love it

I clean and condition the leather every 2 weeks or so, the process is not time consuming if you keep it in pristine condition, this way it should last very long.

MB-Tex will hold up much better than leather if you leave them both neglected. My parents E has MBtex and leather insert, clean the interior once every 6 month, if any, the MB Tex still look brand new after 5 years.

itcrashed

I've had an E46 M3 with Nappa and an E60, E38, and E39 all with leather.
When I sat in a benz with MBTex, I didn't like the feel too much - it's a bit more "stiff" than I was used to. I'm certain that MBTex will hold up a lot better than leather especially if you don't want to take care of it. All leather interiors need attention every few weeks if it's regularly used.

I felt the W204 leather would be worth the $$$...but is it worth your wait? Most dealers order their inventory cars with MBTex. If you want leather, you will probably have to order.

...and as I have discussed in many threads...I'm currently on my 4th month waiting for my car to be delivered!

sou98

My W202 lasted 10 yrs and the older MB tex still look good. The new W204 are better quality MB tex than the older model. save money and save the cow..go for the MB Tex.

tanktube67

there is a thread about this topic, go to search

chilledbenz

... +1

mac911

I'm a vegetarian, so the fact MB offers MB-Tex makes me quite happy. That way I only have to feel guilty about the steering wheel and shift knob surrounding.

Furthermore, I get to enjoy a very nice seat. I think the MB-Tex is very attractive and very comfortable. I like it a lot.

Geh

Got MB text on my W124 it's 18 years old and was used as a daily driver of the first owner, never had any special treatment to it, and it doesn't have 1 Crack, scratch or anything on it

MB Tex FTW!

tanktube67

It's fat free
so do not feel guilty

omgitselaine

Ive had my W204 since Oct 07 and 4000 plus miles ...i think the MB Tex is holding up very well I do zaino it occasionally even though its not leather but it keeps that nice new car smell. For those who are undecided whether to go for the Tex or spend the extra $$$ for the leather i would say 99% of my passengers didnt realize it wasnt leather ??? Its not about being cheap or anything but why spend the extra $$$ when its not needed !!!

PoaMike

^+1

Not one person in my has asked, "Hey, this doesnt feel like the inside of a dead cow... what is this?"

alpinweiss

In simple terms, buy the leather for luxury, and buy the MB-Tex for durability.

As stated in a previous post, MB-Tex will still look good and feel good 20 years from now.

Leather looks nice and smells nice when new, but it must be maintained regularly (cleaned and treated). Otherwise it will deteriorate after a few years.

rdsesq

I put my order in yesterday and went MB-Tex, the durability and low maintenance was the clincher for me.

Now the wait begins.

PoaMike

^Real men go to the dealer and close their eyes spin around randomly stick their index finger out and begin to chant "any miny moe, catch a tiger by its toes" lol.

PHYBENZ

The only place I found a noticeable difference between the leather and tex is on the doors and the door pulls, more-so the door pulls I found a little cheap.

uhear

Mike Mike Mike... you make me LMAO. I think I may use this one.

Krytech

Good call.

I went with the mb-tex as well. I use Zaino's Z-10 Leather in a Bottle and it smells like leather now too!

vinnieg

is mb tex hotter in hot climates like florida compared to leather

C300Sport

Haven't really had an issue here in Atlanta. The perforations seem to make it pretty liveable.

noka

I find the MB-tex more comfortable (the surface, not necessarily the seat) than several BMS'w I have owned. I found the leather in my E39 M5 very stiff compared to the "tex". I'm happy with it and don't find it to be any more of a problem in Summer than leather.

MBnewby

MB tex is better than leather for many reasons IMO and most people think it's leather :o)

haykf1

I have an BMW M3 and C350. M3 has nappa leather, it is soft, fragile and deteriorates quickly. I prefer MB tex, it is harder looks great, almost never shiney (Hate shiney stuff like Armorall or whatever that crap butter name is). Only issue with MB tex is feels little like plastic in cold days, but really easy to clean and care.

mac911

MB Tex feels nicer than the leather in cheap Fords and GMs.

I say always go for the MB-Tex. It holds up beautifully with little care. You need to treat leather from time to time if you chose that, and that can be such a pain to do it evenly so you don't get streaks plus not get it onto other surfaces, etc.

Mers2010

OK, most people think MB Tex is pretty good and almost like leather. i assume we are talking about commonly found black MB Tex. I wonder what is the opinion on the light (beige) MB Tex variation? I think light colored interior is a bit more attractive ...