Front Seat Head Rest S550

robpicard · 03-19-2007, 03:18 PM

I keep seeing 2 different type of headrests on 2007 S... How can I be sure to get "2 piece" headrest Vs. One piece (which I find ugly)? Please advise...

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eddietr · 03-19-2007, 08:42 PM

I think it depends on the market you're in. Here in the US, it seems that the S600 and S65 get the two piece "luxury active" head restraints. And the S550 gets the normal one piece head restraints. And I don't know of an option on the S550 to get the active ones.

However, I've seen pictures of S350s in other countries with the luxury active restraints. So it definitely varies by market.

pmb600 · 03-19-2007, 08:55 PM

It is actually a little more complex. There are three types of headrests that can be on a W221 S-Class. The first is the standard one-piece headrest. (I agree they are ugly). These can be found on early build S550s. Any S550 that is being sold now should have the two piece headrest. The purpose of the two piece is that the headrests are "active" in that in a rear collision they come forward to help protect your head from whiplash. The last type is the two piece "luxury" headrest that is standard on both the S600 and S65 AMG. These have the rear collision safety feature as well, but also there are more adjudstments for comfort. I don't know how they adjust though...maybe there are S600 or S65 owners that can comment?

eddietr · 03-19-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmb600

It is actually a little more complex. There are three types of headrests that can be on a W221 S-Class. The first is the standard one-piece headrest. (I agree they are ugly). These can be found on early build S550s. Any S550 that is being sold now should have the two piece headrest. The purpose of the two piece is that the headrests are "active" in that in a rear collision they come forward to help protect your head from whiplash. The last type is the two piece "luxury" headrest that is standard on both the S600 and S65 AMG. These have the rear collision safety feature as well, but also there are more adjudstments for comfort. I don't know how they adjust though...maybe there are S600 or S65 owners that can comment?

Oh, cool. I stand corrected. All the pictures of S550s I've seen have the one-piece head restraints. Plus the US owner's manual I have (which is old) says the active feature is "S600 only". But, now I can look forward to getting the active ones then on mine.

BTW, here is the adjustment instructions from the same, old manual I have:

pmb600 · 03-19-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddietr

Oh, cool. I stand corrected. All the pictures of S550s I've seen have the one-piece head restraints. Plus the US owner's manual I have (which is old) says the active feature is "S600 only". But, now I can look forward to getting the active ones then on mine.

BTW, here is the adjustment instructions from the same, old manual I have:

The "luxury" ones look like the headrests on continental airplanes hah

pmb600 · 03-19-2007, 09:21 PM

Here are some pics from eBay for a visual.

Here are the standard early build S550 headrests:

The active headrests on an S550:

And finally the luxury active headrests on an S600 and S65, you can see the ripple in the leather which shows that this is the luxury one that allows you to adjust it:

///MB · 03-20-2007, 06:31 AM

Yes, as other stated above, the luxury headrests on our 600 have "wings" that fold forward to keep your head in the center. The entire headrest is cushions your head and it one of the most comfortable headrests I've used.

robpicard · 03-20-2007, 08:03 AM

Thank you - Great Feedback All is Appreciated

LETO · 06-17-2007, 11:18 AM

Do you get the luxury headrest with the multi countour option on the 550 or is it only included in designo

aschb · 06-17-2007, 05:46 PM

I have it on my S600. It's ok. It does not adjest really well to the frontside.

pmb600 · 06-18-2007, 12:27 AM

I don't get the point for the front ones. Usually when you're in the front I don't have my head near the headrest anyway.

okc329 · 06-19-2007, 09:33 PM

I think.

eddietr · 06-19-2007, 10:34 PM

Well, as pmb600 showed, there are 3 different types of headrests on the S. The original one-piece (not active, not luxury), the later two piece active (not luxury), and then finally the luxury/active. I think he's questioning the value of the last type on the front seats.

I actually do have my head lightly touching the headrest in my normal seating position, actually. But it's so light that I can't see the value of the "luxury" feature in front either. Of course, I won't know until the next car because all I have is the two-piece "active" headrests on my 550.

pmb600 · 06-19-2007, 11:02 PM

Thank you eddietr, that is correct I was referring to the luxury/active ones.

///MB · 06-19-2007, 11:36 PM

Well, even if the driver may not necessarily make use of the active/luxury headrests, the passengers can enjoy it. =)

Ahmedito · 11-06-2009, 10:12 PM

So is there any way to upgrade to the active luxury ones?

NJS430 · 11-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmb600

It is actually a little more complex. There are three types of headrests that can be on a W221 S-Class. The first is the standard one-piece headrest. (I agree they are ugly). These can be found on early build S550s. Any S550 that is being sold now should have the two piece headrest. The purpose of the two piece is that the headrests are "active" in that in a rear collision they come forward to help protect your head from whiplash. The last type is the two piece "luxury" headrest that is standard on both the S600 and S65 AMG. These have the rear collision safety feature as well, but also there are more adjudstments for comfort. I don't know how they adjust though...maybe there are S600 or S65 owners that can comment?

I do not believe the two piece headrests on the S550 are active.
Can someone verify this?

03-19-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
eddietr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 437	I think it depends on the market you're in. Here in the US, it seems that the S600 and S65 get the two piece "luxury active" head restraints. And the S550 gets the normal one piece head restraints. And I don't know of an option on the S550 to get the active ones. However, I've seen pictures of S350s in other countries with the luxury active restraints. So it definitely varies by market. __________________ '07 S550, '04 GT3, '04 Touareg, '94 E320, '92 300E

06-19-2007, 09:33 PM	#12
okc329 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 173 Drives: 1997 E320 (silver/black)	They're for whiplash mitigation... I think.

06-19-2007, 10:34 PM	#13
eddietr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 437	Well, as pmb600 showed, there are 3 different types of headrests on the S. The original one-piece (not active, not luxury), the later two piece active (not luxury), and then finally the luxury/active. I think he's questioning the value of the last type on the front seats. I actually do have my head lightly touching the headrest in my normal seating position, actually. But it's so light that I can't see the value of the "luxury" feature in front either. Of course, I won't know until the next car because all I have is the two-piece "active" headrests on my 550. __________________ '07 S550, '04 GT3, '04 Touareg, '94 E320, '92 300E

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03-19-2007, 08:55 PM	#3
pmb600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morris County, New Jersey Posts: 1,978 Drives: 2009 E550 Sport 2005 C240 4Matic	It is actually a little more complex. There are three types of headrests that can be on a W221 S-Class. The first is the standard one-piece headrest. (I agree they are ugly). These can be found on early build S550s. Any S550 that is being sold now should have the two piece headrest. The purpose of the two piece is that the headrests are "active" in that in a rear collision they come forward to help protect your head from whiplash. The last type is the two piece "luxury" headrest that is standard on both the S600 and S65 AMG. These have the rear collision safety feature as well, but also there are more adjudstments for comfort. I don't know how they adjust though...maybe there are S600 or S65 owners that can comment?

03-19-2007, 09:21 PM	#6
pmb600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morris County, New Jersey Posts: 1,978 Drives: 2009 E550 Sport 2005 C240 4Matic	Here are some pics from eBay for a visual. Here are the standard early build S550 headrests: The active headrests on an S550: And finally the luxury active headrests on an S600 and S65, you can see the ripple in the leather which shows that this is the luxury one that allows you to adjust it:

03-20-2007, 06:31 AM	#7
///MB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So. Cal Posts: 460 Drives: 2003 X5 4.6is, 2007 S600, 2007 Escalade ESV	Yes, as other stated above, the luxury headrests on our 600 have "wings" that fold forward to keep your head in the center. The entire headrest is cushions your head and it one of the most comfortable headrests I've used.

03-20-2007, 08:03 AM	#8
robpicard Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rumson, NJ Posts: 17 Drives: MB S63 08 Iridium Silver, Panoramic roof, Distronic Plus	Thank you - Great Feedback All is Appreciated

06-17-2007, 11:18 AM	#9
LETO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: central pennsylvania Posts: 472 Drives: 08 S5504matic, 09 CLS550, 04Cooper, 06Cooper S, 10 Cooper S on order	Do you get the luxury headrest with the multi countour option on the 550 or is it only included in designo

06-17-2007, 05:46 PM	#10
aschb Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 107 Drives: CLK500 2003, S 600 Model 2007	I have it on my S600. It's ok. It does not adjest really well to the frontside.

06-18-2007, 12:27 AM	#11
pmb600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morris County, New Jersey Posts: 1,978 Drives: 2009 E550 Sport 2005 C240 4Matic	I don't get the point for the front ones. Usually when you're in the front I don't have my head near the headrest anyway.

06-19-2007, 11:02 PM	#14
pmb600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morris County, New Jersey Posts: 1,978 Drives: 2009 E550 Sport 2005 C240 4Matic	Thank you eddietr, that is correct I was referring to the luxury/active ones.

06-19-2007, 11:36 PM	#15
///MB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So. Cal Posts: 460 Drives: 2003 X5 4.6is, 2007 S600, 2007 Escalade ESV	Well, even if the driver may not necessarily make use of the active/luxury headrests, the passengers can enjoy it. =)

11-06-2009, 10:12 PM	#16
Ahmedito Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: S600	So is there any way to upgrade to the active luxury ones?

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