[robininni]

I've had my X3MC for 3 weeks now and for some reason I've just started noticing that I barely fit in the seat width wise. I weight about 220, 6 ft tall, and my thighs sort of over hang the butt/leg area bolsters a little bit. I haven't really found the seats uncomfortable per se but I think they would be much more comfortable in I fit completely inside the butt/leg bolster area. I'm no lard ass, but I'm not a skinny mini either. Anyone else experience this? Would the X5M(C) have wider seats? I don't notice this in our new 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan as I seem to fit within the entire seats in it and I must say they are more comfortable (not sure if it's all because of the width or just the seats are more comfy in general--of course it's not a performance vehicle either and I realize that fact). What do you think?

[weitz]

Originally Posted by robininni

I've had my X3MC for 3 weeks now and for some reason I've just started noticing that I barely fit in the seat width wise. I weight about 220, 6 ft tall, and my thighs sort of over hang the butt/leg area bolsters a little bit. I haven't really found the seats uncomfortable per se but I think they would be much more comfortable in I fit completely inside the butt/leg bolster area. I'm no lard ass, but I'm not a skinny mini either. Anyone else experience this? Would the X5M(C) have wider seats? I don't notice this in our new 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan as I seem to fit within the entire seats in it and I must say they are more comfortable (not sure if it's all because of the width or just the seats are more comfy in general--of course it's not a performance vehicle either and I realize that fact). What do you think?

what type of seats do you have?

[SWOT1]

Originally Posted by robininni

I've had my X3MC for 3 weeks now and for some reason I've just started noticing that I barely fit in the seat width wise.

Have you played around with the side bolsters? They're probably set too tight... let them out as far as they'll go, and hopefully you'll have a bit more room for your rear!!

*the Comp seats are fantastic, but larger guys may indeed find them a bit narrow... test drive 'em first!

[Young04]

Originally Posted by robininni

I've had my X3MC for 3 weeks now and for some reason I've just started noticing that I barely fit in the seat width wise. I weight about 220, 6 ft tall, and my thighs sort of over hang the butt/leg area bolsters a little bit. I haven't really found the seats uncomfortable per se but I think they would be much more comfortable in I fit completely inside the butt/leg bolster area. I'm no lard ass, but I'm not a skinny mini either. Anyone else experience this? Would the X5M(C) have wider seats? I don't notice this in our new 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan as I seem to fit within the entire seats in it and I must say they are more comfortable (not sure if it's all because of the width or just the seats are more comfy in general--of course it's not a performance vehicle either and I realize that fact). What do you think?

I'm 6'2", 180lbs and feel like I'm the max size for fitting in those seats comfortably. I notice the side bolsters but they do not bother me. I feel like if they were any narrower or if I were any bigger, they would bother me.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by SWOT1

Have you played around with the side bolsters? They're probably set too tight... let them out as far as they'll go, and hopefully you'll have a bit more room for your rear!!

*the Comp seats are fantastic, but larger guys may indeed find them a bit narrow... test drive 'em first!

The side bolsters are adjustable????

Holy crap, I gotta try this tonight. Still learning about the car.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Young04

I'm 6'2", 180lbs and feel like I'm the max size for fitting in those seats comfortably. I notice the side bolsters but they do not bother me. I feel like if they were any narrower or if I were any bigger, they would bother me.

I’m 6’, 175 lbs and feel the same. The bolsters make me keep my legs too close together from what I’m used to.

I would think larger guys would not fit in these seats comfortably.

[SWOT1]

Originally Posted by spta97

The side bolsters are adjustable????

Holy crap, I gotta try this tonight. Still learning about the car.

Hehe!! Yes, and they move slowly, so take your time playing around with all the seat settings... you should be able to find a comfortable position!

[robininni]

Originally Posted by spta97

The side bolsters are adjustable????

Holy crap, I gotta try this tonight. Still learning about the car.

It's not the adjustable side bolsters I'm talking about, it's the bolster (lip??) on the butt portion of the seat that hugs your rear/legs. It's really my legs that seem to overhang the seat a bit. It's not uncomfortable, but it's noticeable that "hey, you legs don't totally fit in this seat buddy".

[spta97]

Originally Posted by SWOT1

Hehe!! Yes, and they move slowly, so take your time playing around with all the seat settings... you should be able to find a comfortable position!

You rock dude! I just hope they are not all the way out already

[robininni]

Originally Posted by robininni

It's not the adjustable side bolsters I'm talking about, it's the bolster (lip??) on the butt portion of the seat that hugs your rear/legs. It's really my legs that seem to overhang the seat a bit. It's not uncomfortable, but it's noticeable that "hey, you legs don't totally fit in this seat buddy".

I need a reason to upgrade to the X5MC later so I was wondering if the seats in it are wider....

[Zero71]

Originally Posted by spta97

The side bolsters are adjustable????

Holy crap, I gotta try this tonight. Still learning about the car.

Nope, they aren't adjustable on the seat base, only the seat back. I agree, they are too narrow. They do have some flex in them though, I forced mine to flex out a bit by pushing outwards on each seat base bolster. Bit more comfy now.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by robininni

It's not the adjustable side bolsters I'm talking about, it's the bolster (lip??) on the butt portion of the seat that hugs your rear/legs. It's really my legs that seem to overhang the seat a bit. It's not uncomfortable, but it's noticeable that "hey, you legs don't totally fit in this seat buddy".

Yea the ones on the seat bottom? Those are the ones causing my groin crushing issues lol.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by SWOT1

And you know that "lip" is adjustable as well? (for longer legs) Sounds like you just need to extend it outward a bit, no? You've already tried?

Yes, the lip has been out since day one.

I learned that from my E46

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Zero71

Nope, they aren't adjustable on the seat base, only the seat back. I agree, they are too narrow. They do have some flex in them though, I forced mine to flex out a bit by pushing outwards on each seat base bolster. Bit more comfy now.

Awwww bummer.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by robininni

I need a reason to upgrade to the X5MC later so I was wondering if the seats in it are wider....

Your local showroom will be the practical guide in this regard.

[heavyD^2]

I'm not a wide guy and I also feel the bolsters on the seat cushion are on the tight side. It's not a big deal for me but I have wondered how a large person could feel comfortable sitting on them.

[GmanJeff]

The mandatory Comp seats and 21" wheels are the primary reason I'm looking at a non-Comp model instead of a Comp version. The non-Comp can be ordered with the non-Comp sport seats and 20" wheels, which to my taste makes for a more comfortable vehicle while giving up a largely imperceptible amount of performance. A test drive convinced me the highly bolstered seats in the Comp would be nice on a track, but not so much in actual daily use and would be even less desirable on longer drives.

[robininni]

Originally Posted by GmanJeff

The mandatory Comp seats and 21" wheels are the primary reason I'm looking at a non-Comp model instead of a Comp version. The non-Comp can be ordered with the non-Comp sport seats and 20" wheels, which to my taste makes for a more comfortable vehicle while giving up a largely imperceptible amount of performance. A test drive convinced me the highly bolstered seats in the Comp would be nice on a track, but not so much in actual daily use and would be even less desirable on longer drives.

Well aren't you smart...

[DC X3M40i]

I have a non comp with 21’s but the regular sport seats (same as m40i) I test drove a comp and found the m sport seats to be too aggressively bolstered for my taste. Short drives no big deal...but road trips I was worried about. The standard sport seats have just the right of bolstering (adjustable side bolsters, and the seat itself I feel is plenty wide.

[DC X3M40i]

Originally Posted by robininni

Well aren't you smart...

Also had some pics of the non comp seats on this thread
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1668792

[SM2]

Originally Posted by robininni

I need a reason to upgrade to the X5MC later so I was wondering if the seats in it are wider....

Yes, the butt portion is decently narrow if you have a bigger lower body. Dad ended up going with the non sport seats which have been pretty comfortable on longer trips.(wish the seats were merino leather). X5 M seats should be a little bit better. I think the seats will be similar to the M5 ones so you could test one of those, or just wait for a few more weeks.

[beammeupscottie]

Really?! These seats are so perfect! And they hug...they actually could adjust for me a bit tighter on the bolsters....some people must be huge