Massage seats have been in luxury, high-end Mercedes models for a few generations, but they are now available on more Mercedes Benz vehicles than ever before. On most available models, there is still an optional extra cost, but if you want your Mercedes to come with massage seating, you can now choose from a wide range of current models.
Most of the Mercedes range include massage seats as an optional extra – which means there is a cost to pay if you want this feature. In this article, we’ll take you through which models have massage seating as standard, how much it costs on other vehicles, and if we think it’s worth adding this option to your Mercedes.
Let’s get started!
What are Mercedes massage seats?
The massage seat function in a Mercedes allows you to select from a variety of different massage styles and intensity levels for the driver and front passenger. Different programs focus on specific areas, such as ‘relaxing shoulder’ or ‘activating massage’.
How to access massage seats in your Mercedes Benz
Accessing the massage seat function works differently depending on your Mercedes model. On most of their current range, to select your massage settings, use the infotainment screen and go to the comfort menu.
Once in comfort, you should have a ‘Massage’ menu option. Within that menu, you’ll find the different massage programs available to choose from. The short video from Autoblog shows you how to access these settings in the latest EQS model.
Does every Mercedes come with massage seats?
Only some of the Mercedes Benz range have access to the massage seats feature. Depending on the model you choose, you may have to add massage seats as an optional extra. Below we’ve covered all the Mercedes cars with massage seats available and how much it costs to add this option.
Which Mercedes models have Massage Seats as standard?
A handful of the most expensive Mercedes models have massage seats as a standard feature. As you’d expect these include the Maybach versions of the S-Class and GLS, and the latest SL Roadster models.
- GLS 580
- GLS 63 AMG
- Maybach GLS 600
- S 500 Sedan
- S 580 Sedan
- Maybach S 580 Sedan
- Maybach S 680 Sedan
- SL 55 AMG Roadster
- SL 63 AMG Roadster
Which Mercedes models have Massage Seats as an optional extra?
A wide range of Mercedes Benz models have Massage Seats as an optional extra. To add the option for these seat upgrades, you’ll need to pay an additional cost for these models.
- GLE 350 – $1,100
- GLE 450 – $1,100
- GLE 580 – $1,100
- GLE 53 AMG – $1,100
- GLE 63 S AMG – $1,100
- GLE 53 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- GLE 63 S AMG Coupe – $1,100
- GLS 450 – $1,100
- EQS 450 – $1,100 (standard on Exclusive and Pinnacle trim)
- EQS 580 – $1,100 (standard on Exclusive and Pinnacle trim)
- E 350 Sedan – $1,320
- E 450 Sedan – $1,320
- E 53 AMG Sedan – $1,320
- E 450 Wagon – $1,320
- EQS 450 Sedan – $1,100 (standard on Exclusive and Pinnacle trim)
- EQS 580 Sedan – $1,100 (standard on Exclusive and Pinnacle trim)
- EQS AMG Sedan – $1,100 (standard on Exclusive and Pinnacle trim)
- E 450 Coupe – $950
- E 53 AMG Coupe – $950
- CLS 450 Coupe – $1,320
- AMG GT 43 – $1,320
- AMG GT 53 – $1,320
- E 450 Cabriolet – $950
- E 53 AMG Cabriolet – $950
Which Mercedes models come without massage seats?
A number of the least expensive Mercedes vehicles don’t have the option to add massage seats. We’d expect Mercedes to add massage seats to these models in the future (it’s a popular feature) but for now, you’ll have to buy one of the models from the lists above if you want massage seats.
- GLA 250
- GLA 35 AMG
- GLA 45 AMG
- GLB 250
- GLC 300
- GLC 43 AMG
- GLC 300 Coupe
- GLC 43 AMG Coupe
- EQB 300
- EQB 350
- A 220 Sedan
- C 300 Sedan
- CLA 250 Coupe
- CLA 35 AMG Coupe
- CLA 45 AMG Coupe
- C 300 Coupe
- C 43 AMG Coupe
- AMG GT Coupe
- AMG GT C Coupe
- AMG GT Black Series Coupe
- C 300 Cabriolet
- C 43 AMG Cabriolet
Are Mercedes massage seats worth buying?
Massage seats are a feature that most of us could probably live without in our cars, but once you have the option we guarantee it’ll get plenty of use. Across the automotive industry we’ve tried some cars with disappointing massage seats, but the Mercedes settings are definitely on the better side.
The massage seat function is most useful on longer journeys, when you’re spending a lot of time behind the wheel. Sure, we’ve used massage seats on shorter journeys, but overall you will feel the benefit after a few hours of driving.
The cost for massage seats in your Mercedes varies between $950 and $1,320, which is competitive with its closest rival, BMW. It’s still a lot of money though, and we’d encourage you to have a look at some of the better options available on your Mercedes Benz.
Which other Mercedes options should you look at?
With extensive options on most Mercedes Benz models, picking which features you want can be challenging. We’ve covered a few more examples of popular options here, so if you’re interested, check out our guides below:
Which Mercedes Benz Models Have 3rd-Row Seats?
Which Mercedes Benz Models Have Heads-Up Display?
The Most Expensive Mercedes Models
Which Mercedes Benz Models Have Ventilated Seats?
Mercedes Warmth And Comfort Package Explained
