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I was at the dealer at the weekend and they can car with a dark brown interior, I didn’t look at the specifics but probably that but brown. I’ll be back there again in a day or two, I’ll snap a pic it’ll I remember
If Mercedes actually had a leather color that looked like the Nut Brown and Black that they are showing in their brochures (like the two in the first post) - it would probably be one of my (and others') favorite interiors.
Here is the original Mercedes brochure picture of the Nut Brown and Black that peaked my interest.
No, that is NOT what it looks like. Here is a much more, true to life photo:
To my eye, that's attractive.
But the best looking black/tan combo I've seen, and I don't have a photo of it, is in my friend's Jaguar sedan of about 9 years age. The tan is a little lighter than in the photos immediately above, and it is luscious.
I'd rather not have black in my interiors (my wife doesn't like it, either,)
My complaint about Mercedes interiors, seen in several models over the past dozen years, is that they seem to insist, when it's a light/darker color combo, to putting the lighter color on the areas that will be most often touched - and show soil - the steering wheel, the armrests, and the console, sometimes around the glove box latch. T this makes no sense to me, but I've failed in my efforts to change the practice on ordered models. .
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I think both of the pictures above look better than what I have seen on used car ads. The ones above particularly the first look much better than what I am used to seeing. I share Streamliner opinion about this color.
But the best looking black/tan combo I've seen, and I don't have a photo of it, is in my friend's Jaguar sedan of about 9 years age. The tan is a little lighter than in the photos immediately above, and it is luscious.
I'd rather not have black in my interiors (my wife doesn't like it, either,)
My complaint about Mercedes interiors, seen in several models over the past dozen years, is that they seem to insist, when it's a light/darker color combo, to putting the lighter color on the areas that will be most often touched - and show soil - the steering wheel, the armrests, and the console, sometimes around the glove box latch. T this makes no sense to me, but I've failed in my efforts to change the practice on ordered models. .
The Jaguar Tan/Brown color you're referring to is called "London Tan". I had it in my 2011 Jaguar XFR, and everybody loved it. Nobody ever got into that car without running their hand along the seats and door panels. It was stunning!! I wish MB had that same color option.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
Originally Posted by polo1
The "funny" thing is...
If Mercedes actually had a leather color that looked like the Nut Brown and Black that they are showing in their brochures (like the two in the first post) - it would probably be one of my (and others') favorite interiors………..
Agree 100% with Lou B, the lighter color interiors are ridiculously prone to dirt and stains. I think it's a German thing, Porsche had 'linen' and 'silver gray' interiors that just turned to **** in no time.
Just take a look at Bentley for a beautiful interior color palette and variety that Mercedes can't match.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
Originally Posted by Tom in Austin
Agree 100% with Lou B, the lighter color interiors are ridiculously prone to dirt and stains. I think it's a German thing, Porsche had 'linen' and 'silver gray' interiors that just turned to **** in no time.
Just take a look at Bentley for a beautiful interior color palette and variety that Mercedes can't match.
Actually, I don’t find the interior colors a problem because some are too light, I feel that MB cuts corners by using way too much black in their non-black interiors. I believe it was in the 70’s or 80’s when GM started this. If you ordered a red interior, the seats were red and everything else was black. Order a tan interior, the seats were tan and everything else was black. A great cost cutting measure, but to me, it just cheapens the look so much. Can you imagine that gorgeous dark brown leather, shown in those first photos, EVERYWHERE in that interior and matching carpets? WOW!
I do agree that Bentley is the class act when it comes to interior options. I really like this one:
I have found my ight interior color amazingly durable and not getting stained up at all. But I don't drive in the rain if I can help it use my SUV on those days and dark grey mats help
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
My Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown interior in my SL has held up perfectly, but since I rarely drive the car, that may have something to do with it. Believe it or not, out of many available interior options, this was the ONLY one with a dash that isn’t black.
I like the nut brown interior also, natural saddle types too. I like a black dash, steering wheel, and headliner also.
Loved this interior. Can't believe I never took interior pics of it. These are from the dealer when buying it. It went great with the matte gray exterior.
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Believe it or not, out of many available interior options, this was the ONLY one with a dash that isn’t black.
