[BayAreaBimmers]

Hi everyone -- new here, but hoping for a little help: doing our build for the G05, and I much prefer the Extended Merino to the Vernasca, but we went to the dealership last weekend and my wife wants the ventilated/massaging seats -- I haven't seen an interior with the Merino & ventilated seats -- does it still have the same pattern the normal Merino has?

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by BayAreaBimmers

Hi everyone -- new here, but hoping for a little help: doing our build for the G05, and I much prefer the Extended Merino to the Vernasca, but we went to the dealership last weekend and my wife wants the ventilated/massaging seats -- I haven't seen an interior with the Merino & ventilated seats -- does it still have the same pattern the normal Merino has?

No, the seats have a different pattern than the merino. Not sure if the merino is available with luxury seating, but honestly I have them and I love them. The Vernasca leather is excellent, I wasn’t interested in paying for all the related upgrades to get merino leather.

[natahoa]

Also, the ventilated seats push air OUT. This will help keep the seats clean over time, as dirt won’t get pulled into the leather.

Both The ventilation and massage are mild. With the ventilation running at top speed, you can hear the motor - sounds like it is right behind your head, but if you turn it down a notch you can’t hear it at all.

The massager takes a minute or two to ramp up. It is not strong, but if you adjust the settings to a specific area (as opposed to full body) you can feel it better, IMO.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by BayAreaBimmers

Hi everyone -- new here, but hoping for a little help: doing our build for the G05, and I much prefer the Extended Merino to the Vernasca, but we went to the dealership last weekend and my wife wants the ventilated/massaging seats -- I haven't seen an interior with the Merino & ventilated seats -- does it still have the same pattern the normal Merino has?

Extended Merino multi-contour and Extended Merino with Luxury seating have the same seat stitching pattern - the only difference is there are perforations in the seating for ventilation. When you select Merino interior, you're getting extended.

If you're ordering a M Sport, $1K upgrade to extended Merino is a no brainer. Merino leather is the highest quality leather option BMW offers in the X5. For 2020 you can order full Merino leather interior as an option.

Photo credits:

Extended Merino with multi-contour seating
cfm56d7b
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1601558


Extended Merino with Luxury Seating
BMWX5CB
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589540

[natahoa]

The Vernasca is perforated also. Works great with the ventilated seats.

Seems to me if you choose Msport you get the extended merino. I have an xLine and didn’t have the option.

Trust me, the Vernasca is very nice. Merino is also, but not sure it is really that much different to justify the cost. It is probably very profitable for BMW tho, as are many other deluxe upgrades.

I suggest you go to the dealer and see/drive cars with both. I didn’t do that, but I have no regrets.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by natahoa

Trust me, the Vernasca is very nice. Merino is also, but not sure it is really that much different to justify the cost. It is probably very profitable for BMW tho, as are many other deluxe upgrades.

xLine with Vernasca, you're paying $1450.
Merino is an additional $1K from Vernasca. Sure there's a difference to justify the cost, you're getting the highest quality BMW leather for $1K ($2450 from SensaTec).

Luxury seating is $1600 includes $750 multi-contour (which is a f'ing steal these days compared to $1200 and more years ago) on top of what ever your leather options are.

SRSLY you just bought a very profitable SAV from BMW.

Originally Posted by natahoa

The Vernasca is perforated also.

Please don't confuse the OP. The standard Vernasca sport seats have an entirely different seat design than Vernasca with multi-contour and Vernasca with luxury seating.



@BayAreaBimmers

To clarify
Luxury seating include the same 20-way multi-contour seats with heating with ventilation and 3-level massage functions added.

Vernasca with multi-contour seating and Vernasca with luxury seating have perforations. There are more perforations in the luxury seating for ventilation e.g. in the seat cushion. There are non functional design perforations in Vernasca multi-contour seating. When you upgrade to extended Merino you get different seat stitching pattern.

TLDR; Here's a recap from Vernasca to Merino

Vernasca with multi-contour seats


Vernasca with Luxury seats


Extended Merino with multi-contour seats
Photo credit: cfm56d7b
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1601558


Extended Merino with Luxury Seats
Photo credit: PoBMWX5CB
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589540

[BayAreaBimmers]

Appreciate everyone's replies, thank you. We have Vernasca on my wife's 440; we will almost absolutely be getting Merino on the X5, I just wasn't sure if the merino stitching pattern in the back (around the shoulder blades, etc) would change when getting the perforated option — looks like it doesn't. Thanks so much!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by BayAreaBimmers

Appreciate everyone's replies, thank you. We have Vernasca on my wife's 440; we will almost absolutely be getting Merino on the X5, I just wasn't sure if the merino stitching pattern in the back (around the shoulder blades, etc) would change when getting the perforated option — looks like it doesn't. Thanks so much!

I'm pretty sure it must be Dakota on a 440. As you probably know Vernasca is a mini upgrade on this, that BMW introduced a little while ago, maybe on the G01 X3 I think.

[Ninefourteener]

This thread is actually really helpful.... although I'm more confused now.

I didn't splurge for the Merino... the B&W was the most important to me, and then it became a matter of trying to squeeze as many options as I could I could get into my price range. The merino didn't make the cut.

But, the Luxury seating with massage DID make the cut.

I don't see the difference though...

What's the difference (on an M50i) between:
1) Vernasca Leather
2) Vernasca leather w/ luxury seating package?

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by Ninefourteener

This thread is actually really helpful.... although I'm more confused now.

I didn't splurge for the Merino... the B&W was the most important to me, and then it became a matter of trying to squeeze as many options as I could I could get into my price range. The merino didn't make the cut.

But, the Luxury seating with massage DID make the cut.

I don't see the difference though...

What's the difference (on an M50i) between:
1) Vernasca Leather
2) Vernasca leather w/ luxury seating package?

2) Vernasca leather w/ luxury seating package adds additional perforations to the backrest, side bolsters, seat bottom, thigh bolsters and thigh rest for ventilation.

Zoomed in 2) to give you a better idea.

1) Just has decorative perforations in the upper back rest, down the center leather strip of the back rest and center leather strip of seat bottom.

[Ninefourteener]

Ahhhh...... I see it now Auricom. Cool. Thanks!

[Aang1]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Extended Merino multi-contour and Extended Merino with Luxury seating have the same seat stitching pattern - the only difference is there are perforations in the seating for ventilation. When you select Merino interior, you're getting extended.

If you're ordering a M Sport, $1K upgrade to extended Merino is a no brainer. Merino leather is the highest quality leather option BMW offers in the X5. For 2020 you can order full Merino leather interior as an option.

Photo credits:

Extended Merino with multi-contour seating
cfm56d7b
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1601558
Attachment 2082417

Extended Merino with Luxury Seating
BMWX5CB
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589540
Attachment 2082416

Hey Auricom Thanks for the info. If you had to choose one of the following add-on options which would you choose:

1. Upgrade from Vernasca Leather to Merino Leather (M Sport model)
2. Vernasca Leather with multi-contour seats
3. Vernasca Leather with luxury seating package

[Luminor513]

Originally Posted by Aang1

Hey Auricom Thanks for the info. If you had to choose one of the following add-on options which would you choose:

1. Upgrade from Vernasca Leather to Merino Leather (M Sport model)
2. Vernasca Leather with multi-contour seats
3. Vernasca Leather with luxury seating package

Merino leather is only a 1k option, well worth it in my opinion. We have it in both our G05 and G07.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by Aang1

Hey Auricom Thanks for the info. If you had to choose one of the following add-on options which would you choose:

1. Upgrade from Vernasca Leather to Merino Leather (M Sport model)
2. Vernasca Leather with multi-contour seats
3. Vernasca Leather with luxury seating package

Personally, I have Merino with luxury seating. The $1K Merino leather upgrade as part of M Sport package worthwhile and more comfortable than Vernasca. I opted for luxury seating because I used to spend 2-2.5 per day commuting to work but also for long road trips. The 8hr drive home from PDC back in December was extremely comfortable with seat heating and massage.

Upgrading from Vernasca to Merino also upgrades the standard sport seats to Multi-contour seating.

From there, the decision would be upgrading to Luxury seating which is Multi-contour with heating, ventilation and massage.

[kwarden13]

It’s really $1750 to upgrade to merino since you have to add multi contour. I had it on my build but took it off last minute. Was already up to $77k and didn’t want to go higher. It was approaching Porsche Cayenne prices.

The regular leather seemed fine in all my test drives.

[Aang1]

Originally Posted by Luminor513

Merino leather is only a 1k option, well worth it in my opinion. We have it in both our G05 and G07.

Thanks! I'm leaning towards the Merino leather option. I've read some concerns people had about the durability and having kids or dogs but Merino leather doesn't seem like an issue with a little bit of cleaning and maintenance.

[Aang1]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Personally, I have Merino with luxury seating. The $1K Merino leather upgrade as part of M Sport package worthwhile and more comfortable than Vernasca. I opted for luxury seating because I used to spend 2-2.5 per day commuting to work but also for long road trips. The 8hr drive home from PDC back in December was extremely comfortable with seat heating and massage.

Upgrading from Vernasca to Merino also upgrades the standard sport seats to Multi-contour seating.

From there, the decision would be upgrading to Luxury seating which is Multi-contour with heating, ventilation and massage.

That's some great information! I didn't know the Merino upgrade will include multi-contour seating. Thank you! The Ivory/Navy Blue Merino color looks beautiful. I think I'll go for that or the black Merino leather

[Luminor513]

Originally Posted by Aang1

Thanks! I'm leaning towards the Merino leather option. I've read some concerns people had about the durability and having kids or dogs but Merino leather doesn't seem like an issue with a little bit of cleaning and maintenance.

We have 2 dogs, and a 6yr old, car seat, etc. Merino holds up just fine. And if your leasing, it most certainly will hold up fine during the 36 months. If you plan to keep the car 5-10 years, there will be other things to worry about before the merino gives you any trouble.

[Aang1]

That's good to know because we have two dogs also! I put in a request to upgrade the build order to the Merino Extended Leather Ivory/Navy color . Thank you guys!

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by Aang1

That's some great information! I didn't know the Merino upgrade will include multi-contour seating. Thank you! The Ivory/Navy Blue Merino color looks beautiful. I think I'll go for that or the black Merino leather

Ah I should have been more clear, when upgrading to Merino with M Sport - it's a $1K upgrade for the leather plus $750 for Multi-contour. As a long time X5 and BMW owner, I've always upgraded to multi-contour seating as it provides the more adjustments specifically the ability to adjust the upper backrest angle from the backrest angle.

[Aang1]

haha I originally thought adding the Merino leather option would be a 1K add on but soon realized I had to add the multi-contour seat option too. Super excited for the car to arrive!

[Seansta]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Personally, I have Merino with luxury seating. The $1K Merino leather upgrade as part of M Sport package worthwhile and more comfortable than Vernasca. I opted for luxury seating because I used to spend 2-2.5 per day commuting to work but also for long road trips. The 8hr drive home from PDC back in December was extremely comfortable with seat heating and massage.

Upgrading from Vernasca to Merino also upgrades the standard sport seats to Multi-contour seating.

From there, the decision would be upgrading to Luxury seating which is Multi-contour with heating, ventilation and massage.

OHH thats hot