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I had put a set of weathertech mats in my wishlist so I was a bit worried when I saw this discussion. All I can say is they look and fit fine. Exact same length as the OEM mats that were there. The driver side snaps down exactly like the carpeted mat. The passenger just sits there. Looks like they will do a good job of keeping the underlying carpet looking new. If I was to complain about something, they don't feel as nice underfoot as the carpet mats, but they should catch all the dirt and debris before it gets ground into the carpeting.
2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
They will keep carpet clean except for the left foot rest. The top will get filthy from the bad weather. And they are not the same length as the OEM. The foot rest is 5 inches shorter. Put the OEM on top of the weather tech and you will see what I am talking about. They are ok as long as you do not use the foot rest.
Here are a couple photos of the 3D mats. You can get sets that include both front & rear mats.
You can see they extend pretty far up the footwell. Sides are nice and high to keep messes contained. They fit like a glove - nice and tight to the edges.
They will keep carpet clean except for the left foot rest. The top will get filthy from the bad weather. And they are not the same length as the OEM. The foot rest is 5 inches shorter. Put the OEM on top of the weather tech and you will see what I am talking about. They are ok as long as you do not use the foot rest.
I'm not sure why you feel the need to contradict me, but I just took out the OEM mats to put these in and they were indeed the same length. They end about an inch or two shy of the seat rails, as do the originals. I don't see where the left foot rest is any different from the carpeted mat either, or why it should get filthy. If you aren't happy with em, then thats fine, but your tone implies that I don't know what I am talking about. Thats not fine.
My E400 has the new factory Weathertech type mats with the plastic MB logo. They are superb compared to the previous rubber type. They are also more expensive. However, the new mats were not available for the CLS, forcing me to recycle the old rubber mats from my 2013 CLS. That means having the carpets shampooed in the Spring.
2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
Originally Posted by aquinob
I'm not sure why you feel the need to contradict me, but I just took out the OEM mats to put these in and they were indeed the same length. They end about an inch or two shy of the seat rails, as do the originals. I don't see where the left foot rest is any different from the carpeted mat either, or why it should get filthy. If you aren't happy with em, then thats fine, but your tone implies that I don't know what I am talking about. Thats not fine.
Sorry that you felt offended. But On my car the OEM is 3 1/2 inches longer than the weathertech where the left foot rest is. Maybe your foot rest is short inside your car or you have small feet. Look at the pictures on the original post I have provided to show how much of the shoe is exposed on a size 12 shoe. If you cannot see that the upper part of the shoe is hitting the carpeting than you surely have a problem and I cannot help you with that. If you cannot see that this would cause the carpet to get really dirty when you enter the car with snow on your shoes then it should not bother you when it happens. I am not the only one that has answered on this post that says it is short. If you continue to insist that they are the same size I will take a picture of the OEM on top of the weathertech and post it. and that will surely give you something to chew on. I do not lie about what I post as your rebuttal insinuates You are just not correct in your facts.
Last edited by dbldpr; 12-25-2014 at 06:46 PM.
Reason: wrong size
2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
Decided to post pictures of OEM matt on top of weathertech matt Here are 3 photo's to show that they are not the same size where the foot rest is. I even provide tape measure to show how much longer the OEM matts are and a rear picture to show where the weathertech falls short. Took pictures now because the weathertech is going back as soon as I receive their shipping label. I just do not like to be told that they are the same size as the OEM and they fit perfect when they do not at least on my car. If anyone else out there does not believe that the OEM is longer please let me know and I will send other pictures. Just let me know. Hopefully this is enough proof that the OEM are longer and the Weathertech falls short.
I have the current MB OEM rubber mats. I don't like them quite as well as the mats that were available for the W211. However, I don't have to deal with the glop and dirty snow that you do in IL or the Provinces.
I just do not like to be told that they are the same size as the OEM and they fit perfect when they do not at least on my car. If anyone else out there does not believe that the OEM is longer please let me know and I will send other pictures. Just let me know. Hopefully this is enough proof that the OEM are longer and the Weathertech falls short.
OK, you win. Weathertech sucks, yours are great. Happy now?
OK, you win. Weathertech sucks, yours are great. Happy now?
Based on photographs and comments, it seems the Weathertech design could be improved by extending the plastic to cover more of the dead pedal area. I would not buy it with the current design either.
2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
That would be the same size as the OEM and the good part with 3D maxpider is that it also covers the side. I have ordered them so now I am just waiting to get them. Do you enjoy them?
Love them. We've got them in the front and rear of the Benz, and in all three rows of our SUV.
A tremendous improvement over the OE mats.
A few questions about your pics further up:
- Is the passenger mat kind of unevenly cut along the top edge? Maybe an illusion?
- Does the driver's dead pedal area still get dirty? At least it appears to be some dried mud above the mat.
- Does your right heel get pushed back much from the base of the accelerator pedal? With my OEM rubber mats, my heel can be positioned right up to the base which I think would be more comfortable (for me). Again, maybe it's an illusion but there appears to be a lip there.
Passenger mat cut is a straight line, pattern is a small grey/black chec which makes it look uneven in the photo.
The photo was taken soon after installing the mats. The dirt seen was there previously.
There is a ridge behind the accelerator. I don't notice it while driving as my entire foot isn't covering the gas pedal.
2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
No they do not get slippery and they are very easy to keep clean. One of the best investments I have made on the car. As member aquinob said I am happy now, the floor is protected.
No they do not get slippery and they are very easy to keep clean. One of the best investments I have made on the car. As member aquinob said I am happy now, the floor is protected.
2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop
I did not buy the rear matts. never use the rear seats I have the MB matts in the rear they seem to fit fine. Maybe someone else out there bought the rear 3dmaxpider rear matts.
12-25-2014, 01:48 PM
