jamshedd

The 2024 EQS SUV Build page is finally up (yay, it’s only June). The page doesn’t allow me to configure a third row. With the previous 2023 build page I could configure a third row. Can anyone confirm if this is just a website limitation or if third row seats are being discontinued?

I ordered a 2024 EQS SUV back in early November when they started accepting orders, no build slot yet nearly 7 months later, which is frustrating. When ordering I did ask for a third row and my order confirmation shows this but am wondering if they will kill that line item when it’s actually time to build.

LAZARU5

Did you scroll down on the "Interior" tab of the Build page? The third-row seat option is there for $1250.


EQS SUV Interior options.

jamshedd

I don't see the same thing you are, this is what I see. Can you confirm you're seeing a third row option for the 580 (not the 450)?

LAZARU5

I initially checked the 450+ SUV configurator since you did not specify the model in your post. I assumed if the 3rd-row option were available for the entry level model it would be available for all three variants. I confirmed that the option is not in the build interior page for the 580 SUV. This is almost certainly an oversight.

nosnoop

Better check with your dealership.
Configurator is not always accurate.

SkillFuMaster

jamshedd, I ordered a 2024 580 EQS a few month ago at the dealer and can confirm that there is an option for a third row. Weird why its not showing up on the website. My ETA build date supposely starts at the end of this month and will take 2-3 weeks to build.

jamshedd

Congratulations! Who/where is your dealer? It’s been 7 months since I booked and they haven’t given me a build date.

SkillFuMaster

It was purchased through Mercedes-Benz of Clearwater in Florida. Only thing I received thus far is my production number and anxiouslywaiting for a VIN number.

Surge

Perhaps not that relevant but are there no 2023s on lots with a 3rd row in the US?
Most of the inventory in Canada does not have it,but I was able to find one, and at a massive discount off of MSRP.

jamshedd

That’s spot on - I tried to find a car with a third row but no dealer in the US has one.

Surge

I see. Yeah, I agree that the 3rd row is a must have. I don’t know why so many cars ordered for inventory don’t have it.

LAZARU5

It could be that many EQS SUV buyers are empty nesters. In well over 100000 miles on my ICE GLs I think the third row was used once. And that was when I loaned the car to my daughter to take a road trip.

finlayson

I think that's it. Personally, I'm single, and have never had a 'nest' at all. I've rarely had a need for the second row of seats, let alone a third row.

uclabenz

Is it true that 2nd row for 5 passenger option can recline more than if you have 3rd row added?

LAZARU5

The second row can be moved forward a few inches to increase the cargo space and still allow plenty of room for rear seat passengers. But the seat backs don’t really recline.

Surge

The second row seat back angles are adjustable. Not a huge amount, but there is some ability to adjust the seat back angle.

QuadBenz

The EQS SUV is the not the car you're looking for if reclining 2nd row seats are important to you. This was one of the things my partner couldn't stand about our EQS SUV. They are adjustable but they only adjust from an upright position to a VERY upright position which is more intended to maximize your cargo/trunk space than to actually have people sitting like that.

The only way to get reclining rear seats in the EQS SUV is to get the Maybach trim. We're getting an EQS sedan with the new executive seating package, this offers a more adjustable and more S-Class like rear seating experience (although without the headroom of the S-Class/EQS SUV).