Question on seat and leather differences
03-25-2018, 04:07 PM
#1
Question on seat and leather differences
From what I have read thus far, the standard seats are more comfortable (more cushioned?) than the performance seats, especially if you plan to be in them for longer drives. Are there any differences between the standard seats in the regular vs S C63 and in the coupe versus sedan? I believe they all use the same standard seat but just wanted verification.
Secondly, is there any perceivable difference in cushioning (or "butt-feel") between the 3 different materials offered for the seats: MBTex/Dynamica vs Nappa leather vs Designo Nappa Leather with the quilted pattern. I'm a thin guy without much of my own cushioning so I always try to go for the softest feeling seats that I can find.
Any opinions from other thin folks out there with one of these cars and how they feel about their seats would certainly be appreciated. I find it is one of those things that really takes some seat time to properly evaluate.
Secondly, is there any perceivable difference in cushioning (or "butt-feel") between the 3 different materials offered for the seats: MBTex/Dynamica vs Nappa leather vs Designo Nappa Leather with the quilted pattern. I'm a thin guy without much of my own cushioning so I always try to go for the softest feeling seats that I can find.
Any opinions from other thin folks out there with one of these cars and how they feel about their seats would certainly be appreciated. I find it is one of those things that really takes some seat time to properly evaluate.
03-25-2018, 04:36 PM
#2
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I can compare the seats of my 2 day old 2018 C63S and the 2013 C350 I traded. The C350 had the MBTex at the recommendation of the salesman vs. the leather I was going to order. He said if I was going to keep the car the MBTex held up much better over time, especially on a parked outside car. He also recommended against Panorama for the same reason. I guess I can understand outside sun and heat, especially in South Florida, drying out and ageing the leather and the increased load on the A/C the panorama might require to keep the car cool on 95 - 102+ degree summer days. I went with the MBtex and never had a second thought or regret about it in the 5 years I drove the C350. For an older guy with severe arthritis and very bad back I never had an uncomfortable minute in the seat, even with 2 and 3 hour drives. FWIW, car was garaged so it doesn't sit and cook daily. I'm still getting everything adjusted on the C63S, took the Napa Brown leather and ventilated (A/C and heat) option. Where the seat is different, and I did not take the performance seats, the side bolsters are beefier and come out a bit further. I tried the performance seats on a test drive and it was instant backache for me, you may or may not have that issue. 2.5 hour drive home on Friday and no back pain at all, seat is extremely comfortable with more adjustments than you may need. ... even a separate under thigh pad that extends and tilts and is different than the bottom cushion adjustments. I also find it seems to have more padding than my C350 did. ... whether that has anything to do with the venting, I don't know. Also FWIW, while I'm not one of the thin guys my arthritic carcass talks to me at length about seating comfort.
You may also want to consider the HUD. Very cool, right there your speed, the speed limit of the road you are in including school display as appropriate, gear you are in and RPM's. That's before I get into the settings to see what else is available for the display.
You may also want to consider the HUD. Very cool, right there your speed, the speed limit of the road you are in including school display as appropriate, gear you are in and RPM's. That's before I get into the settings to see what else is available for the display.
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Matthew Gaither (03-25-2018)
03-25-2018, 06:27 PM
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I can compare the seats of my 2 day old 2018 C63S and the 2013 C350 I traded. The C350 had the MBTex at the recommendation of the salesman vs. the leather I was going to order. He said if I was going to keep the car the MBTex held up much better over time, especially on a parked outside car. He also recommended against Panorama for the same reason. I guess I can understand outside sun and heat, especially in South Florida, drying out and ageing the leather and the increased load on the A/C the panorama might require to keep the car cool on 95 - 102+ degree summer days. I went with the MBtex and never had a second thought or regret about it in the 5 years I drove the C350. For an older guy with severe arthritis and very bad back I never had an uncomfortable minute in the seat, even with 2 and 3 hour drives. FWIW, car was garaged so it doesn't sit and cook daily. I'm still getting everything adjusted on the C63S, took the Napa Brown leather and ventilated (A/C and heat) option. Where the seat is different, and I did not take the performance seats, the side bolsters are beefier and come out a bit further. I tried the performance seats on a test drive and it was instant backache for me, you may or may not have that issue. 2.5 hour drive home on Friday and no back pain at all, seat is extremely comfortable with more adjustments than you may need. ... even a separate under thigh pad that extends and tilts and is different than the bottom cushion adjustments. I also find it seems to have more padding than my C350 did. ... whether that has anything to do with the venting, I don't know. Also FWIW, while I'm not one of the thin guys my arthritic carcass talks to me at length about seating comfort.
You may also want to consider the HUD. Very cool, right there your speed, the speed limit of the road you are in including school display as appropriate, gear you are in and RPM's. That's before I get into the settings to see what else is available for the display.
You may also want to consider the HUD. Very cool, right there your speed, the speed limit of the road you are in including school display as appropriate, gear you are in and RPM's. That's before I get into the settings to see what else is available for the display.
03-25-2018, 08:43 PM
#4
I can compare the seats of my 2 day old 2018 C63S and the 2013 C350 I traded. The C350 had the MBTex at the recommendation of the salesman vs. the leather I was going to order. He said if I was going to keep the car the MBTex held up much better over time, especially on a parked outside car. He also recommended against Panorama for the same reason. I guess I can understand outside sun and heat, especially in South Florida, drying out and ageing the leather and the increased load on the A/C the panorama might require to keep the car cool on 95 - 102+ degree summer days. I went with the MBtex and never had a second thought or regret about it in the 5 years I drove the C350. For an older guy with severe arthritis and very bad back I never had an uncomfortable minute in the seat, even with 2 and 3 hour drives. FWIW, car was garaged so it doesn't sit and cook daily. I'm still getting everything adjusted on the C63S, took the Napa Brown leather and ventilated (A/C and heat) option. Where the seat is different, and I did not take the performance seats, the side bolsters are beefier and come out a bit further. I tried the performance seats on a test drive and it was instant backache for me, you may or may not have that issue. 2.5 hour drive home on Friday and no back pain at all, seat is extremely comfortable with more adjustments than you may need. ... even a separate under thigh pad that extends and tilts and is different than the bottom cushion adjustments. I also find it seems to have more padding than my C350 did. ... whether that has anything to do with the venting, I don't know. Also FWIW, while I'm not one of the thin guys my arthritic carcass talks to me at length about seating comfort.
You may also want to consider the HUD. Very cool, right there your speed, the speed limit of the road you are in including school display as appropriate, gear you are in and RPM's. That's before I get into the settings to see what else is available for the display.
You may also want to consider the HUD. Very cool, right there your speed, the speed limit of the road you are in including school display as appropriate, gear you are in and RPM's. That's before I get into the settings to see what else is available for the display.
03-25-2018, 09:38 PM
#5
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I’ve got the designo brown leather, and certainly feels more delicate than Mbtex or another similar quality leather. Seems to be ok though, definitely looks sharp.
Non-performance seats also, and they’re comfortable. No S class seat, but 3 1/2 car rides aren’t totally unbearable on the horrid Texas highways.
Non-performance seats also, and they’re comfortable. No S class seat, but 3 1/2 car rides aren’t totally unbearable on the horrid Texas highways.
03-25-2018, 10:17 PM
#6
Super Member
From what I have read thus far, the standard seats are more comfortable (more cushioned?) than the performance seats, especially if you plan to be in them for longer drives. Are there any differences between the standard seats in the regular vs S C63 and in the coupe versus sedan? I believe they all use the same standard seat but just wanted verification.
Secondly, is there any perceivable difference in cushioning (or "butt-feel") between the 3 different materials offered for the seats: MBTex/Dynamica vs Nappa leather vs Designo Nappa Leather with the quilted pattern. I'm a thin guy without much of my own cushioning so I always try to go for the softest feeling seats that I can find.
Any opinions from other thin folks out there with one of these cars and how they feel about their seats would certainly be appreciated. I find it is one of those things that really takes some seat time to properly evaluate.
Secondly, is there any perceivable difference in cushioning (or "butt-feel") between the 3 different materials offered for the seats: MBTex/Dynamica vs Nappa leather vs Designo Nappa Leather with the quilted pattern. I'm a thin guy without much of my own cushioning so I always try to go for the softest feeling seats that I can find.
Any opinions from other thin folks out there with one of these cars and how they feel about their seats would certainly be appreciated. I find it is one of those things that really takes some seat time to properly evaluate.
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03-26-2018, 09:47 AM
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Fast forward almost 3 years, and I don't miss it at all. I still drive the X5 with the HUD (it's now my wife's car), and I can honestly say it doesn't make that big of a difference to me. I'm sure a majority of the reason is that I leave the display screen on the AMG page that shows everything I need to know (digital speedo, gear, oil/trans temps), and it's only a few inches below where the HUD would be anyway.
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Matthew Gaither (03-26-2018)
03-26-2018, 07:53 PM
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The HUD makes very little difference to me as I wear polarized sunglasses. This leaves HUD in my bimmer utterly useless, unless I tilt my head constantly or buy different glasses, which I refuse to do. I could easily go w/o HUD.
03-27-2018, 12:27 AM
#10
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The sport seats aren't the softest, butt I haven't any trouble even during long rides.
They also look totally bad ***, which makes them totally worth it.
03-27-2018, 09:18 AM
#11
Do you have the standard seats or the performance seats? I agree the performance seats look like serious business and are beautiful!
03-27-2018, 06:29 PM
#12
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03-30-2018, 06:12 PM
#13
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FWIW, I wear polarized glasses as well and it has no effect on the C63S HUD. Just had a front windshield heat and UV rejection film installed which has no effect either.
03-31-2018, 09:04 AM
#15
Thanks, good to know. I might find it more worthwhile under that circumstance. Wonder why BMW can't get this right.
03-31-2018, 09:47 AM
#16
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OEM setting seems to be gear4 P,R 1 - 7 or none for coasting, RPM, your speed and directly to the left of the display is the speed limit for where you are including any temporary restrictions such as 30, 15, school. Location is adjustable (up & down) as is brightness and content although I have not looked at that yet being quite comfortable with OEM content. Seeing how quickly these vehicles can disrespect the speed limit I find my speed and the speed limit invaluable in the display.
04-02-2018, 05:12 PM
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