E350 seats questions
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E350 seats questions
Probably going to order MY '15 but maybe answers for '14 MY would be the same:
If you get MBtex:
- Are the seats perforated? From brochure on line, it looks like maybe the inserts are.
If you get leather seats ($1620 option, not Designo):
- Is it only the inserts (i.e. middle parts where you sit and back hits) that are leather or is it the entire seating surface including seat and back side bolsters.
- Are the headrests different with the leather seat option?
- Is the dash material different with the leather option (e.g. MBTex stitched dash)?
If you get MBtex:
- Are the seats perforated? From brochure on line, it looks like maybe the inserts are.
If you get leather seats ($1620 option, not Designo):
- Is it only the inserts (i.e. middle parts where you sit and back hits) that are leather or is it the entire seating surface including seat and back side bolsters.
- Are the headrests different with the leather seat option?
- Is the dash material different with the leather option (e.g. MBTex stitched dash)?
Last edited by noka; Oct 24, 2014 at 06:42 AM.
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The center areas of the bottom and back of MB-Tex seats are perforated
Don't have answers for your other questions. From what I've read in other postings on this board, be cautious with the leather option. The leather seats feel much different and many think they are less comfortable, so I'd sit in one before I buy.
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Thanks to both of you for your replies! I'll do some additional searching. I did find a few posts about active ventilation and multi-contour seats having some comfort/fit problems for some folks but I'm probably not going to risk that by trying those options. Still looking for info on the dash material with leather seating option but maybe the MBTex stitched dash I heard about somewhere was only part of a Designo option.
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U09 is the code for center console dash stitched pad as well as covering on top of the door panels .There is no need to order Designo or fully Nappa leather to get Artico / MB TEX stitches .
A cool option and love it
For the headrests ,you can order more comfortable headrests but I don't have that number or code for it .It must be a detached option as well
A cool option and love it
For the headrests ,you can order more comfortable headrests but I don't have that number or code for it .It must be a detached option as well
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I found out:
- MBTex center parts are perforated (not sure if they go all the way through but they have that appearance anyway).
- E400 comes with the Artico (MBTex stitched dash).
Anyone know if the leather option is all leather or just the center parts (inserts); and are the headrests different with leather option?
Anyone have leather that can compare feel and comfort with MBTex?
- MBTex center parts are perforated (not sure if they go all the way through but they have that appearance anyway).
- E400 comes with the Artico (MBTex stitched dash).
Anyone know if the leather option is all leather or just the center parts (inserts); and are the headrests different with leather option?
Anyone have leather that can compare feel and comfort with MBTex?
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You really need to sit in the seats yourself to judge the comfort level (subjective). There are complaints from both camps on this issue. Maybe the ventilation option is really the most important. I like my multi contours now that they are breaking in. The bolsters on my leather seats are not M Tex I think that is what you are asking. People here that come from cars that have the softest seats to the E Klasse are the most unhappy group.
On a unrelated note the airmatic system is a very smooth system for drive dynamics, and recovers quickly as far as body lean in corners.
On a unrelated note the airmatic system is a very smooth system for drive dynamics, and recovers quickly as far as body lean in corners.
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True...the MB tex vs leather is a very personal preference and is to be decided by OP himself after test riding in both cars. There are happy and unhappy customers on both sides but generally if you are considering leather at all then you should go for it (otherwise you are more likely to be unhappy).
I've read earlier someone saying that the ventilated seats aren't that soft as regular ones but I can't verify that.
Rule of thumb: Get the highest spec you can and you will avoid buyer's remorse if at all. Good luck.
I've read earlier someone saying that the ventilated seats aren't that soft as regular ones but I can't verify that.
Rule of thumb: Get the highest spec you can and you will avoid buyer's remorse if at all. Good luck.
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True...the MB tex vs leather is a very personal preference and is to be decided by OP himself after test riding in both cars. There are happy and unhappy customers on both sides but generally if you are considering leather at all then you should go for it (otherwise you are more likely to be unhappy).
I've read earlier someone saying that the ventilated seats aren't that soft as regular ones but I can't verify that.
Rule of thumb: Get the highest spec you can and you will avoid buyer's remorse if at all. Good luck.
I've read earlier someone saying that the ventilated seats aren't that soft as regular ones but I can't verify that.
Rule of thumb: Get the highest spec you can and you will avoid buyer's remorse if at all. Good luck.
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I think this is good advice, thanks. Unfortunately, there are not many E's on the lot to compare. I saw the MB-Tex in an E wagon, which is the same as the sedan I believe. It wasn't that bad and reminded me of my C300 in looks and feel. I did read a bit about the ventilated seats possibly being more uncomfortable due to less padding to accommodate the fans. I don't need this option, especially if that's true. I also read that some people did not like the smell of the MBTex as compared to leather. I'm going to go with leather, since I have to order the car anyway and I think I might regret not getting it.
