03-29-2022, 06:17 PM | #1 |
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sensatec vs vernasca comfort
Can anyone comment on the comfort of sensatec vs vernasca seats--not necessarily the covering, but are the seats themselves different. Since sensatec has the passenger lumbar deleted but vernasca does not, it seems there may be differences in the seats themselves. Any thoughts on this?
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There is a noticeable improvement in comfort between pre-LCI seats (SensaTec or Vernasca) and post-LCI SensaTec seats. The SensaTec texture has also improved with the LCI (perforation notwithstanding).
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Love my sensatecs, comfortable on two recent 8 hour drives. Pregnant wife just mentioned how comfortable the car was yesterday, and they're probably better to care for with the wear and tear kids bring.
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Curious, did the sensatec give you any of the 'new car smell'? I assume the leather would, but curious if the new perforated sensatec did as well?
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Mine did. Although it's hard to tell if it was coming from the seats or the carpets.
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03-31-2022, 05:21 PM | #12 |
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Honestly there isnt much of a difference between vernasca and sensatec. They feel pretty similar and the newer sensatec got a lot nicer. Sensatec is going to be more durable. I only picked vernasca because I wanted the mocha interior. But you should definitely check them both out.
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It's a nitpick, but I think the stitching on the door inserts looks a lot better with the vernasca and ups the whole interior quality.
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And I wouldn't say it's a nitpick - it's an important detail.
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I agree that the leather looks more appropriate for a vehicle if this class. The stitching brings a feeling of luxury. I can't speak to comfort especially on long trips because I only have 2 hours of seat time in a test drive. I couldn't tell a difference in cushion between sensatec vs leather. But again the leather "feels" nicer in a sense of appearance due to stitching.
I'm going with sensatec because I can't get Tacora Red in leather unless I get an x4. Stupid!! I can't get ventilated seats unless I get black or mocha leather. Stupid! The insanity of option combinations forces one to make decisions and "settle" or make compromises when one shouldn't have to on a vehicle at this price point. I'll add that other manufactures don't seem to have these limitations and compromises. I'd be happy with a 30i fully optioned but that's not possible today. Will it ever get better? The prevailing opinion is that 2023/24 things will get back to "normal". I'm not convinced that will be the case. So I "settle" on an amazing car but think over time I will forget about these minor gripes.
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debating between these 2 options as well, with the savings I can opt for the Driver Assit Plus option or even get the M differential, both I dont think I need but nice to have. I could also just opt to not have any of them and just use the savings.
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I haven’t received my build yet, but I had to get vernasca since I wanted ventilated seats (Houston summers are gross). But I have sat in SensaTex and it felt fine. I’ve had MBTex in my GLC for the last few years and also found it to hold well and be comfortable. As misterdom said, it’s unfortunate that you have to choose and spend more to get certain options. In the Benz lineup, you can get vented on non leather when you go up to the GLE350, but if you want it in a GLC you have to get leather. It’s how they justify higher price points and keep higher end models feeling more exclusive and luxurious. If I didn’t want vented, I would have been very satisfied with Sensa.
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My take on Vernasca vs Sensatec...
I just traded in my 2021 X3, with Vernasca leather, for an X4, with Sensatec. When I first test drove the 2021 X3, I tested, (back to back), a car with Vernasca Leather, and one with Sensatec. Although I found the Sensatec much more comfortable, this was my first BMW, so I wanted nothing but the leather. Well, I regretted that decision for the 3 years I leased the car. I found the Vernasca Leather to be hard, and not comfortable at all, and what really sealed the deal for the Sensatec on the X4, was how slippery the Vernasca Leather was. By the end of my drive, no matter how close or far I was going, I was exhausted, from sliding all over the seat, no matter what I was wearing. For me, there is no comparison between these two seat offerings. I think the Sensatec is extremely comfortable, (I wanted to sleep in the car the first day I got it, think "Barcalounger"), there is no slippage whatsoever, and it looks much better than the leather. Honestly, with all the pluses of the Sensatec, I don't think I will ever go for the Leather option, on any future BMW's I might acquire!
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A lot of members here say that even after years of abuse (kids/dogs/cargo) the Sensatec still looks factory fresh with little maintenance done for all those years, that alone is a huge bonus. I like it, A LOT! |
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