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I received my 2024 GLS 580 yesterday (switching from a 2023 BMW X7 M60i, yes, I'm taking a serious hit and yes it is for sale if anyone is interested, ha) and had a few questions that, so far, my local dealership cannot seem to find the answer to. Hoping someone with more knowledge and history of the Mercedes line-up might be able to help answer.
My daily driver is a 2015 S550 that I have 'retrofitted and updated'. One of the main reasons I switched from the X7 to the GLS is due to how comfortable of a ride the S550 is. One of the options that I enjoy most in that car is the multi contour seats that the side bolsters inflate when turning. I ordered every package available on the GLS, including the multi-contour seats. HOWEVER, the front bolsters do not inflate when turning, etc. I have searched ALL of the settings and cannot find anything to activate the option. My local dealer doesn't have an answer either.
Am I missing something here? Is anyone else with a 2024 GLS having the same issues?
Lastly, much to my disappointment, I ordered the 2024 based off of the 2023 spec sheet. When I ordered it, I chose the 23" AMG twin 5-spoke w/ black accents. When I went to pick it up, it had the 23" AMG twin 5-Spoke - all black wheels on it (which I personally do not love). However, I was informed that for 2024, that is the only 23" option.
Does anyone know if the 2023 23" wheels will fit the 2024 model? And if so, is there any type of market if I were to sell the wheels I received?
I received my 2024 GLS 580 yesterday and had a few questions that, so far, my local dealership cannot seem to find the answer to. Hoping someone with more knowledge and history of the Mercedes line-up might be able to help answer.
My daily driver is a 2015 S550. One of the options that I enjoy most in that car is the multi contour seats that the side bolsters inflate when turning. I ordered every package available on the GLS, including the multi-contour seats. HOWEVER, the front bolsters do not inflate when turning, etc. I have searched ALL of the settings and cannot find anything to activate the option. My local dealer doesn't have an answer either.
Am I missing something here? Is anyone else with a 2024 GLS having the same issues?
I have sad news for you... The X167 does not have the "Dynamic Multi-Contour" function that you (and I) enjoy in the W222. Sometimes Mercedes refers to this function as "Active Multi-Contour." In any case, the W222 has it, but the X167 does not.
I share your disappointment, as I also very much enjoy this function in my W222, and wish we had it in our X167.
But at least you can stop trying to figure out how to turn it on, in the GLS.. (sorry)
For any who aren't familiar with the functionality @rangerws is referring to, see the video below, specifically at 0min55sec:
Their labeling of the Active Multi-Contour vs Multi-Contour could be a bit clearer. Has this always been the case for the GLS? Same goes for the AMG version as well?
As disappointing as it is, you have indeed saved me an additional several hours of tearing the car apart looking for it!
I have sad news for you... The X167 does not have the "Dynamic Multi-Contour" function that you (and I) enjoy in the W222. Sometimes Mercedes refers to this function as "Active Multi-Contour." In any case, the W222 has it, but the X167 does not.
I share your disappointment, as I also very much enjoy this function in my W222, and wish we had it in our X167.
But at least you can stop trying to figure out how to turn it on, in the GLS.. (sorry)
For any who aren't familiar with the functionality @rangerws is referring to, see the video below, specifically at 0min55sec:
Their labeling of the Active Multi-Contour vs Multi-Contour could be a bit clearer. Has this always been the case for the GLS? Same goes for the AMG version as well?
As disappointing as it is, you have indeed saved me an additional several hours of tearing the car apart looking for it!
Their labeling of the Active Multi-Contour vs Multi-Contour could be a bit clearer. Has this always been the case for the GLS? Same goes for the AMG version as well?
As disappointing as it is, you have indeed saved me an additional several hours of tearing the car apart looking for it!
Our prior W166, which had Multi-Contour Seats, also did not have the "Dynamic" functionality.
I'm not sure why Mercedes decides some models get it and some don't. It must not simply be a matter of price point, since our W212 E-Class (see photo below) did have the "Dynamic" functionality. And having driven newer W213 E-Class loaners, if memory serves, they also can have the "Dynamic" bolster functionality. So I don't know why Mercedes hasn't given it to the GLE/GLS. [insert shrug emoji]
One thing that the X167 seats can do that the W222 seats cannot is "Seat Kinetics," which I've grown to really appreciate on long drives. Not sure if you've played around with that yet...
Generally MB Sedans have the dynamic side bulsters and the SUVs don't. No idea why. As for the wheels, no idea how to find a set of wheels from a 2020-2023 and exchange them with yours, but I'm sure someone would be willing if you keep looking. Unfortunately those wheels with just the black accents are stil available in Canada new. I hate the full black wheel craze.
The wheel you wanted was "limited availability" for the 2023 model. For 2024, that wheel did not come back and the one you got is the "new" and only black option for 2024.
There are also these for 2024 with "black accents":
I ordered the 2024 based off of the 2023 spec sheet. When I ordered it, I chose the 23" AMG twin 5-spoke w/ black accents. When I went to pick it up, it had the 23" AMG twin 5-Spoke - all black wheels on it (which I personally do not love). However, I was informed that for 2024, that is the only 23" option. Does anyone know if the 2023 23" wheels will fit the 2024 model? And if so, is there any type of market if I were to sell the wheels I receive
I share your frustrations regarding the 23” wheels changing from 2023 to 2024. I feel very confident that you can put the 23” wheels from the 2023 onto your 2024 with no problems but I’m sure you want concrete proof. I would suggest checking the entry for those wheels in dealer order guides(DOG) for the 2023 and the DOG for the 2024. If all the numbers are the same (e.g., width, offset) then you should be good since it is highly unlikely any of the other stuff changed (lug pattern and bots are highly unlikely to change during generation unless there is a design flaw).
It’s worth noting that I also got tricked by the wheel switching to mostly black because the mercedes advertisements and most of the car photos in Dealer Order Guide for the 2024 have the 23” rims from 2023 (not mostly black). By the way, judging by youtube videos taken in other countries it’s possible other countries might still get the style you like and maybe the U.S. is one of the regions that gets the mostly back style 23” wheels.
By the way, in your situation it would be way easier to just get your existing wheels “machine faced.” I looked into getting this done on my wheels and it won’t look as perfect as the factory but it will likely be plenty good enough. For example, the machine facing done by the OEM may have fine grooves and you will lose that with the sort of machine facing I’m suggesting since it basically just sands the face. It’s what I’m considering doing and I’m guessing it will cost $100-$200 per wheel.
By the way, in your situation it would be way easier to just get your existing wheels “machine faced.” I looked into getting this done on my wheels and it won’t look as perfect as the factory but it will likely be plenty good enough. For example, the machine facing done by the OEM may have fine grooves and you will lose that with the sort of machine facing I’m suggesting since it basically just sands the face. It’s what I’m considering doing and I’m guessing it will cost $100-$200 per wheel.
I was going to suggest the same. That's what I'd do if I were in the same predicament.
The wheels from a MY23 to MY24 will fit. I cannot understand why they took some tire options away from 580. The AMG styled black accent wheels in 21" and 23" have both been removed. Where I live we need and ordered the 21 black accent with night package on our 580 and today for MY24 you cannot, however can get them on a 450...crazy stupid. I am not a fan of the all black wheel craze either. I would suggest finding a set of the MY23 wheels you want and selling your all black wheels. Maybe the dealer would help facilitate a wheel trade as well..??
I can confirm that 23" wheels from 21-24 are interchangeable. I also have a set of the 2022 wheels you want that I'd be willing to sell you. They were takeoffs with about 8800 miles on them. No rash. The only caveat is I live in Michigan and I have no idea how much they would be to ship.
12-07-2023, 10:50 AM
