View Poll Results: Sports Seats or AMG Performance Seats?
Sport Seats are great! Stick with them
17
31.48%
AMG Perforamnce Seats all the way
37
68.52%
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Joining the Ranks: Sports Seats or AMG Performance Seats?
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2019 C43 AMG, 2017 Porsche Macan S, 2017 Mazda 3 HB
Joining the Ranks: Sports Seats or AMG Performance Seats?
EDIT:
Thank you everyone!! Your input let me put in my order and I can't wait to get the car!!
I put in my order for my custom-order 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S!!
MSRP: $90,475
Color: Steel Grey Metallic
Wheels: 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged (Black)
Interior Color: Black Nappa leather w/Grey accents
Trim: Natural Grain Black Ash Wood
Lighting Package
Panorama roof
Air Balance Package
Power rear-window sunshade
AMG Performance front seats
HANDS-FREE ACCESS Package
AMG Head-Up Display
Parking Assist Package
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
Surround View System
Driver Assistance Package
AMG Dynamic Performance Exhaust
OG POST:
So I've decided to join the ranks (and hopefully do justice to everyone who has an AMG). I've saved up enough money and I'm at a point in my life that I think having an AMG is worthwhile - and I've been in love with them for almost a decade now.
I'm currently in the process of making an arrangement/custom order for a C63 AMG S through my dealer who gave me a sick deal on one, but I'm having some trouble deciding between the two seats.
I've had a chance to sit and test drive in both, (I'm currently driving a C400) but unfortunately I don't think the long term effects/feel of the AMG Performance Seats show during a test drive.
I enjoyed the bolsters and they felt really good to sit in. I'm just not sure if they might be too hard, or if they're anything like sitting in an FRS or something to that nature, it gets uncomfortable on long rides.
That being said, what are your thoughts on the seats? Are they worth the $2500 upgrade?
Cheers everyone. I can't wait!
Thank you everyone!! Your input let me put in my order and I can't wait to get the car!!
I put in my order for my custom-order 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S!!
MSRP: $90,475
Color: Steel Grey Metallic
Wheels: 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged (Black)
Interior Color: Black Nappa leather w/Grey accents
Trim: Natural Grain Black Ash Wood
Lighting Package
Panorama roof
Air Balance Package
Power rear-window sunshade
AMG Performance front seats
HANDS-FREE ACCESS Package
AMG Head-Up Display
Parking Assist Package
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
Surround View System
Driver Assistance Package
AMG Dynamic Performance Exhaust
OG POST:
So I've decided to join the ranks (and hopefully do justice to everyone who has an AMG). I've saved up enough money and I'm at a point in my life that I think having an AMG is worthwhile - and I've been in love with them for almost a decade now.
I'm currently in the process of making an arrangement/custom order for a C63 AMG S through my dealer who gave me a sick deal on one, but I'm having some trouble deciding between the two seats.
I've had a chance to sit and test drive in both, (I'm currently driving a C400) but unfortunately I don't think the long term effects/feel of the AMG Performance Seats show during a test drive.
I enjoyed the bolsters and they felt really good to sit in. I'm just not sure if they might be too hard, or if they're anything like sitting in an FRS or something to that nature, it gets uncomfortable on long rides.
That being said, what are your thoughts on the seats? Are they worth the $2500 upgrade?
Cheers everyone. I can't wait!
Last edited by kowyzg0moo; Mar 10, 2016 at 01:11 AM.
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I have the performance seats and love how they look and feel. I am average size 5'9" and 170 lbs. I could see these seats not being very comfortable if u were a really big guy.
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From: North NJ
2016 C63S
My vote for the performance but I may be a bit bias
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From: Los Angeles
2019 C43 AMG, 2017 Porsche Macan S, 2017 Mazda 3 HB
That's really good to know. Does yours come with heated seats?
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From: North NJ
2016 C63S
Yes they are heated, have lumbar with a good amount of adjustment. also you can "pinch" the bolsters with buttons on the side. the driver has two for the seat and back. the passenger has only one but i am not sure if it does the top or bottom since i have yet to sit there lol
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I had the sport seats in my 45, and the performance seats were the one option I wish I had. I didn't make that mistake when I got my 63. While the sport seats were good and comfy, the performance seats are highly adjustable and I haven't had any comfort problems.
One unspoken advantage is, the performance seat-backs are thinner, thus a bit more rear room for your passengers.
One unspoken advantage is, the performance seat-backs are thinner, thus a bit more rear room for your passengers.
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Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 281
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From: Los Angeles
2019 C43 AMG, 2017 Porsche Macan S, 2017 Mazda 3 HB
Thank you everyone!! Your input let me put in my order!
I put in my order for my custom-order 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S!!
MSRP: $90,475
Color: Steel Grey Metallic
Wheels: 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged (Black)
Interior Color: Black Nappa leather w/Grey accents
Trim: Natural Grain Black Ash Wood
Lighting Package
Panorama roof
Air Balance Package
Power rear-window sunshade
AMG Performance front seats
HANDS-FREE ACCESS Package
AMG Head-Up Display
Parking Assist Package
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
Surround View System
Driver Assistance Package
AMG Dynamic Performance Exhaust
I put in my order for my custom-order 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S!!
MSRP: $90,475
Color: Steel Grey Metallic
Wheels: 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged (Black)
Interior Color: Black Nappa leather w/Grey accents
Trim: Natural Grain Black Ash Wood
Lighting Package
Panorama roof
Air Balance Package
Power rear-window sunshade
AMG Performance front seats
HANDS-FREE ACCESS Package
AMG Head-Up Display
Parking Assist Package
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
Surround View System
Driver Assistance Package
AMG Dynamic Performance Exhaust
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From: DFW
R8 5.2 6MT
I just opted for the regular sport seats as I have read the performance seats can be quite uncomfortable if sitting in them for longer periods of time. I also believe the performance seats do not have the Affalterbach crest in the headrests like the standard sport seats, which I think is a nice touch. Plus I'm not a slim guy and the car will be my new daily, so comfort takes precedence for my larger frame.:P
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and yes! not being double charged no worries. NETSTAR doesn't let them move forward with duplicated features like that anyway. But thank you!Key Standard Features
Premium 1 Package
Premium 2 Package
14-way power front sport seats with memory
Heated front seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Split-folding rear seats
Power-folding side mirrors
KEYLESS-GO
Dual high-resolution screens
Touchpad controller
Burmester Premium Surround Sound system
Bluetooth audio streaming
Dual USB audio ports
HD Radio™ receiver
SiriusXM Radio with 6-month All Access trial
FrontBass® system
Last edited by kowyzg0moo; Mar 10, 2016 at 01:08 AM.
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2016 C63S Sedan
I have the performance seats and they have tons of adjustment and for track work or short time in them they are very good. I am 5'11" 180 and if I drive more than about 3 hrs. they start to get uncomfortable to me. I love the look and short term fit but I would not buy them again as Most of my driving is not track or canyons and the std. seats are also nice.
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2017 AMG C63S Coupe
I ended up going with the normal sports seats. I had added almost every other option, and the $2,500 for the performance seats was going to put me over my limit. Also, I wanted ventilated seats, which you cannot get on performance seats. I also hate the button blank on the door if you don't have ventilated seats. Hopefully I won't regret my decision.
Hopefully I won't regret my decision.
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I ended up going with the normal sports seats. I had added almost every other option, and the $2,500 for the performance seats was going to put me over my limit. Also, I wanted ventilated seats, which you cannot get on performance seats. I also hate the button blank on the door if you don't have ventilated seats. Hopefully I won't regret my decision.
Hopefully I won't regret my decision.
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2017 AMG C63S Coupe
Unless something changed on future production models, the normal sport seats do NOT have ventilated seats. I just took delivery of mine a bit over a week ago, April 2016 production that I ordered 12/26/15. There is not an option for ventilated seats (I wish it were) and you still have that stupid button blank on the doors. So the question is are ventilated seats available now?
