The Mercedes Premium Trim Explained

With the Mercedes range expanding to new electric models, and updated gasoline vehicles, the way to choose options and features is changing. On previous models, you had the option to add individual features to your Mercedes, with a cost for each. Recently Mercedes have introduced trim levels and packaging features together. One of these trim levels is the Premium trim.

With this change, it’s important to know what features you are getting with each Mercedes, so you can pick the right trim level. We’ve put together this short guide to help you understand the Premium trim in more detail. In this article, we’ll look at the features available on each car, a detailed look at some key features, and our thoughts on the Premium trim.

Let’s get started!

Which Mercedes models come with the Premium Trim?

Premium trim is the entry-level for specific Mercedes models, but it’s not available on the entire Mercedes range. In the next section, we’ll look at each Mercedes with Premium trim as an option and which features are included.

EQB Models

EQE Models

EQS Sedan Models

EQS SUV Models

C-Class Models

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

let’s start by looking at one of the most popular features. We’ve included heated and ventilated seats together, as they are similar options, even though they appear on different models. Let’s start with heated front seats.

Heated seats are nothing new for luxury cars, and Mercedes has offered this option for decades. The feature has made its way down from luxury models like the S-Class to mid-spec Mercedes, and it’s now included in the Premium trim for a few different models. With three levels of intensity, the driver and front passenger can access heated seats from their center console or door panel. To add heated seats for rear passengers, this option is included in the Exclusive trim.

Ventilated seats work in a similar way for the driver and front passenger in your Mercedes. With three cooling levels, you can set your own intensity, although you’ll need the Exclusive trim for rear ventilated seats too.

To find out more about Mercedes ventilated seats, check out our article here

Mercedes vehicles with Heated or Ventilated seats included in the Premium Trim:

• EQE 350 (Heated)
• EQE 500 (Heated)
• EQS 450 SUV (Ventilated)
• EQS 580 SUV (Ventilated)
• C 300 (Heated)
• C 43 AMG (Heated)

Panoramic Roof

We’ve covered the Panoramic roof feature in detail here, but in short, this option doubles the space of your standard sunroof to allow more light into the cabin. The panoramic roof options from Mercedes are either one single piece of glass covering the whole roof or two pieces of glass.

Some owners won’t want a sunroof at all (and I’m not a fan), but if you want your cabin to feel more spacious, particularly for rear passengers, a panoramic roof is a great feature to have. It’s included on a wide range of models as part of the Premium trim and on other Mercedes cars as a standalone option. You can also find the Panoramic roof as a feature in the Exclusive trim here.

Mercedes vehicles with a panoramic roof included in the Premium Trim:

• EQE 350
• EQE 500
• EQS 450 Sedan
• EQS 580 Sedan
• EQS AMG Sedan
• EQS 450 SUV
• EQS 580 SUV

Parktronic

Parking systems are always a useful feature, even if they just involve warning sensors. The Mercedes system, Parktronic, encompasses a number of features to help with parallel parking. This system also includes ‘active parking assist‘ to support you in finding the perfect parking spot.

The Parktronic system allows your Mercedes to scan potential spaces to see if your vehicle can fit. These can be parallel parking spaces or parking in a bay. Once you press the parking button on your console or touchscreen, your central screen will show available parking options. Selecting a space will allow your Mercedes to assist you in parking by controlling the speed and steering.

Mercedes vehicles with Parktronic included in the Premium Trim:

• EQB 250
• EQB 300
• EQB 350
• EQE 350
• EQE 500
• EQS 450 Sedan
• EQS 580 Sedan
• EQS AMG Sedan
• EQS 450 SUV
• EQS 580 SUV
• C 43 AMG

Burmester 3D Surround Sound

Mercedes have used Burmester sound systems in their cars for years, and upgraded systems are top of the list for many drivers. Across the current Mercedes range, Burmester has introduced four levels of the sound system, from simple upgrades to a fully 4D experience.

Within this range is the 3D Surround Sound package. With this setup, you get 15 speakers, over 700 watts, and plenty of customization options. On electric Mercedes cars, there is also an additional setting to add ‘immersive’ sounds into the cabin. Our opinions are split on creating artificial noise for EVs, but we can’t argue with the quality of the general Burmester 3D setup.

To find out more about the Burmester sound systems, we’ve covered them here.

Mercedes vehicles with a Burmester 3D Soundsystem included in the Premium Trim:

• EQE 350
• EQE 500
• EQS 450 Sedan
• EQS 580 Sedan
• EQS AMG Sedan
• EQS 450 SUV
• EQS 580 SUV

FAQs

Summary

overall, the Premium trim contains so great features, but if I were looking for a new Mercedes, I’d consider a few extras. It’s great to see options like Apple CarPlay and Ambient lighting included as standard, and the navigation and parking upgrades are helpful too.

The problem with the Premium trim is that it’s missing the luxury features that Mercedes is known for. Everything in the Premium trim is useful, but if you want massage seats, hands-free access, and a cabin fragrance system, you’ll want the Exclusive or Pinnacle trims.

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