3rd row seat - trunk space
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amelen (03-08-2020)
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#4
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If you don't "need" 3rd row - don't get it - in large part adding 3rd row drops spare tire and adds Extended Mobility tires.
You have a 2012 ML - unless you "need" to add 3rd row - stays with 2/3 seating
You have a 2012 ML - unless you "need" to add 3rd row - stays with 2/3 seating
#5
Next - the movable 2nd row rocks! You can move it back for comfort for your 2nd row passengers, or if you have a big rear facing child seat like we have, and your front passengers have more room. If you need maximum space in the rear, just move them forward. Absolutely amazing in my opinion.
Finally - if you want to bring an extra 2 people, obviously you are all set. My wife is about 5'5" and has ridden back there with a friend no problem on occasions when we've taken another couple and their child with us.
I can't say enough how much I like have the 3rd row but obviously to each his own. If plugging a hole is really advised against, I suppose the extra cost of replacing the tire ($400 all in) is a serious detractor.
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I have to respectfully disagree. I have the 3rd row and the mobility tires. First, on the tires: we had a large nail/bolt enter the tire and only knew because the car told us we lost pressure in that tire. It didn't look like we lost any pressure so I thought the sensor was malfunctioning. We finished our day on the road running a long trip, I took the car in the next day to Mercedes and they pointed out the nail. So much easier than being stuck on the side of the road in my opinion, trying to change a flat. They told me I could get it plugged somewhere else but they had to change the tire which I opted for. Expensive but I could have gone the plug route which I've had friends tell me that is the way to go since then.
Next - the movable 2nd row rocks! You can move it back for comfort for your 2nd row passengers, or if you have a big rear facing child seat like we have, and your front passengers have more room. If you need maximum space in the rear, just move them forward. Absolutely amazing in my opinion.
Finally - if you want to bring an extra 2 people, obviously you are all set. My wife is about 5'5" and has ridden back there with a friend no problem on occasions when we've taken another couple and their child with us.
I can't say enough how much I like have the 3rd row but obviously to each his own. If plugging a hole is really advised against, I suppose the extra cost of replacing the tire ($400 all in) is a serious detractor.
Next - the movable 2nd row rocks! You can move it back for comfort for your 2nd row passengers, or if you have a big rear facing child seat like we have, and your front passengers have more room. If you need maximum space in the rear, just move them forward. Absolutely amazing in my opinion.
Finally - if you want to bring an extra 2 people, obviously you are all set. My wife is about 5'5" and has ridden back there with a friend no problem on occasions when we've taken another couple and their child with us.
I can't say enough how much I like have the 3rd row but obviously to each his own. If plugging a hole is really advised against, I suppose the extra cost of replacing the tire ($400 all in) is a serious detractor.
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Good feedback guys. We decided that a 3rd row was very important with us and went with the GLS because of that. I like the idea of a "backup 3rd row" solution that GLE/X5/etc.. have now, but for those who really need the extra row or space, the bigger car seems like a better solution.
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#8
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In the UK on the 450 we have no choice 3rd row is standard and obviously charged for. I have a 3rd row which I will never use and if I did would have to be a contortionist to get in, I also lose the underfloor storage in boot.