SL-Class (R231) 2013 on: Discussion on the SL550

SL/R231: what kind of leather in premium package

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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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what kind of leather in premium package

Hi guys:

What kind of leather in the sl550 w/premium package? also, what kind of leather cleaner/protectant are you all using?

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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 10:50 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2020 | 07:25 PM
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I though the Premium Package was standard on the 550, and that that package has nothing to do with the grade of leather in the interior. Am I wrong about this?
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The Standard Leather Seats are certainly a 'premium grade' of Leather just not quite as 'premium' as the optional at extra cost Nappa Leather, which is an even higher grade.

The Nappa Leather is considered to be the more comfortable MB Leather option. Additional 'stitched pleats' on the Nappa Leather also contribute to improved Leather seat flexibility and comfort.


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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 12:42 PM
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I though the Premium Package was standard on the 550, and that that package has nothing to do with the grade of leather in the interior. Am I wrong about this?
Correct. Premium package has nothing to do with the leather although the P1 package used to cost $4900 when the R231 SL came out (later became a standard feature set). It changed the way the seats looked as the ventilated seats, multi-contour seats and Airscarf were part of P1..
So there are SL's out there that lack these features on the seats

Additional P1 options were:
Rearview Camera, Parktronic & parking assist, Keyless-Go, trunk closer with hands-free access
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