Comfort vs sport seats and individual leather

[snipez999]

Am torn between the sports seats - the ones to have when you enjoy more spirited driving; supportive - and comfort seats - with the lovely oscillating base and ventilation options, but a little more 'driver sway'. I have had both types (current X6 40d has sports) and can't make up my mind which I would prefer going into something, ahem, a little nippier. Any long term observations or points of view from anyone?

Also keen to hear from anyone with full extended individual leather - is it worth the extra over the 'standard' individual leather?

[pvr]

I had comfort seats and extended leather in my 740, and sports seats in my X5 and standard leather.

The 7 was a nicer place to be in for a comfortable drive, but it is very difficult to compare two different cars. I really liked the extended leather as well.

[X5Sport]

My X6 has the Comfort Seats and Nappa Leather....not sure the Individual was worth it unless you wanted a particular colour combination.

The latest comfor seats have adjustable side bolsters so should you want to be more 'spirited' in your driving you simply press a button and they inflate - effectively giving you a Sport Seat when you need it. The E53 type Comfort seats did not have that option and were less supportive for that driving style. I believe you also get a much greater range of possible adjustments with the Comfort Seats than you get with the Sport Seats.

If you can find and download a copy of the manual then you'll be able to confirm..

[Raj]

Newer model comfort seats (as stated above) have adjustable side bolsters and are so much nicer than sport seats. I had comfort seats on my 530d and they were superb as upper back support, head/neck side support and bolsters made for a really supportive and comfortable position.

The ///M seats in the M5 were on just another level with auto side bolsters that actually tightened in on the side you were leaning into when at speed round bends, etc.

[carsonr6]

I've got comfort seats in my E70 and I think they're brilliant. I had extended leather in my last M3 and it was really nice, especially as it was a lighter contrasting colour (palladium). The comfort seat are just so... Well comfortable.

[snipez999]

Thanks guys I will spec the comforts then.