When was the COMAND APS Head Unit introduced?
COMAND APS was introduced in 2003. It was different than the early command system found on W220, W163, W210 models which used D2B optical network. COMAND APS uses MOST network. All new head units with MOST system are called COMAND APS.
What kind of head unit does a Mercedes Benz COMAND have?
COMAND APS NTG5. Mercedes-Benz NTG 5 COMAND (NTG5HU) is found on several models including W205, V-Class, W222, GLC, etc. It has built-in Bluetooth calling, DVD drive, ability to playback DVD, CD, MP3.
Do you need anti0theft code for Mercedes COMAND?
Can support iPod, TV tuner, rearview camera, enable DVD while driving. It requires an anti0theft code. COMAND 4.7 is an updated version of the NTG4.5. The main change is that it allows sharing the internet of your iPhone or Android phone with the head unit. The maps were updated as well. It was installed on Mercedes produced around 2012.
Do you need anti0theft code for Comand 4.7?
It requires an anti0theft code. COMAND 4.7 is an updated version of the NTG4.5. The main change is that it allows sharing the internet of your iPhone or Android phone with the head unit. The maps were updated as well. It was installed on Mercedes produced around 2012. Not available on all markets. One of the most popular head units is the NTG 4.5.
Which is the latest version of COMAND 2.5?
The systems so far, in approximate release order, are Comand 2.5, Comand 2.0, Comand 2.0 MOPF (all known as Comand 2), Comand NTG1, NTG2, NTG3, NTG4, NTG2.5. NTG4.5, NTG4.7, NTG5 (NTG5*1 and NTG5*2, NTG5.5) and NTG6. European map CD disks for COMAND 2.0, COMAND 2.5 are available to purchase HERE.
What are the different versions of Mercedes COMAND?
There have been many variants of the Mercedes COMAND technology, and often the same technology looks different in different vehicles as the front of the stereo changes. The systems so far, in approximate release order, are Comand 2.5, Comand 2.0, Comand 2.0 MOPF (all known as Comand 2), Comand NTG1, NTG2, NTG3, NTG4, NTG2.5.
What kind of optical bus does the COMAND 2.5 use?
COMAND 2.5 uses a D2B optical bus for connection to the external CD changer, the telephone system, the optional Bose surround sound system and the optional Linguatronic voice control system. The COMAND 2.5 unit was made by Bosch . COMAND 2.5 was an option on almost all models and denoted by Mercedes-Benz option code 352.
How to identify which Mercedes command head unit my?
The Mercedes SLS has COMAND NTG4 too. Unlike the NTG3 system, NTG4 did not support 7 character UK postcodes when first released (only 5 character postcodes), but some NTG4 units (e.g. those in the MY2010 W212 and up) have a firmware upgrade available from Mercedes dealers which does add 7 character UK postcodes.