FirstMBAMG

Hey guys,

Still analyzing all my options. I am not inclined to consider the Performance Seats, primarily because while this may be a performance car, it doesn't warrant traditional sports seats for cars built for Saturdays and tracks (opinion). Daily driver performance is where I think this car resides.

At any rate, my main thing here is the comfort. The normal seats look and feel very comfortable, plenty stylish, and have ample support (bolsters, etc.).

Opinions from those with either?

P.S. apologies for subject line typo.

threefirs

I have the regular seats with the upgraded leather. For the cabriolet, they worked out the best because they come with the air scarf, with the adjustable headrest being a bonus in all of the regular seats.

I heard that the performance seats were uncomfortable but I got a chance to sit in another C43 with them and they're so awesome. If you don't mind not having an adjustable headrest, the performance seats hug you so much and they're pretty comfortable. The car that I sat in does a decent 150km+ per day of driving and owner had no complaints.

mo11

No complaints here...!

threefirs

I love your paint / interior spec. Exactly how I'd want a Ferrari

mo11

Thanks!

MASSC450

Back a year or so when I was shopping for a C450, I was able to test drive one that had the performance seats. Definitely firmer than the regular leather seats.

Since my C450 is a daily driver, I'm glad I opted for the regular leather seats and not the performance seats.

kevjung

I would go with the comfort seats if you're looking to daily drive this car. The performance seats are comfortable as well but is firmer. Personally, I would also opt for the ventilated seats if you're getting the comfort seats since this option isn't available for the performance seats.

Antoun

Ive got the performance seats on mine and also use it as a daily driver. Ive never felt it to be uncomfortable. It has enough adjustments including bucket controls for both back and bottom. I certainly didnt notice any discomfort over a 6hr road trip interstate.

mrguitar

can i ask what your build is? i'm trying to juggle between the 2 seats as well. i'm 5'8" and 200lbs so wondering if it will be worse for me with the perf seats.

Tirgoman

Had the Recaro AMG seats in my previous GLA45AMG, I liked them but my wife hated them. In my new 2019 C43 I got the regular seats and personally I don't miss the Recaros. My wife said we're getting the standard seats. She likes them and I find these really comfy and I have several thousand extra dollars in my pocket. You need to drive a demo (for more than around the block) for a day or so and check the difference and then buy what you like. My dealer gave me the car for several days.

jonathan358

Performance seats are only for looks. They aren't even the same seats as in the GTR. They suck, the side bolsters are too tight even on the lowest setting -- my chest is not super wide either.

Save yourself the trouble and get regular seats and reinstall real recaros if you are feeling racecar. Trust me.

Mr. J

I disagree. The performance seats worked well in the '43s I drove at the AMG Driving Academy at Laguna Seca. They held me firm and prevented side to side sliding even during aggressive cornering on the track. Would I want them for daily driving? Definitely not. They are very firm and snug, good for a track day but not good for a 4 hour drive.

hlieberg

I had the standard seats in my previous C-class. No doubt they are more comfortable, but for my part it didn't have enough support for spirited driving (I'm not talking about driving on track). The performance seats are much firmer, but with correct adjustments I can drive for hours without problems. I came directly from my previous car to this and drove about 320 miles with no complaints. It woldn't hurt if they were a little softer, but I would definitely buy them again.

jonathan358

Ok I can agree on that, they are decent in keeping you tucked in but who really races a 43...

ACSchnitzersprt

I went with the leather standard seats. I am still getting my positioning right, but they are pretty comfortable. I need to take the time to sit in the car and figure out my 1 or 2 settings versus adjusting as I drive and rotating the seat memory settings across the 3 buttons so I am not starting from scratch each day.

I went with these because I had an S4 with performance seats similar to this- it destroyed my back on rides longer than 45 minutes. I was 27 in the S4 and I am not getting any younger! Plus, all of the reviews that mentioned daily driving said to go with the regular seats to save you back and money!

Capt Slo

I haven't sat in a car with the Performance seats but I ordered them anyways, I think they look so damn cool and a bit out of place in a sedan.

I'm not concerned about the comfort as I'm in and out of exotic cars everyday and if the sport seats in a Ferrari don't bother me I'm not worried about my Mercedes, lol.

EdC43AMG

I ordered mine wtih leather, ventilated and power seats. i was thinking the same, but being my daily driver, i decided to save that money to fit other options.

Capt Slo

You can now order the Performance seats with heat AND ventilation - it's a new option for 2019 and that's exactly what I did. I've had ventilated seats in my two previous Mercedes and I can't imagine not having them anymore.

mrguitar

Yes, exactly! And for me, that includes AIRSCARF on the performance seats as well. If these things weren't included I would have for sure gone with the standard seats...

Chaznik

Capt Slo

I took delivery of my car yesterday and even for my large frame (6' 245lbs) the Performance seats are extremely comfortable! I'm so happy I ordered the seats, it really makes the car!

C43MTL

Question for you, my 2017 c43 coupe with upgraded AMG interior only came with Winter mats, I just picked it up and noticed under the winter mats the summer stock carpets are missing front and back... I see you have really nice AMG mats, are those OEM ? Should my C43 have come with a set of those also ? If not, where can I order them, I looked at MB Canada and cannot find AMG mats like yours .

hlieberg

The AMG mats comes with the car. They haven't put them under the floor in the trunk either? Guess they just forgot it then.

aowhaus

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