soomba

I'm wondering if all 2013 US models including ML have 360 degree parking camera? It seems that Canada version will have it. Does anyone know?

YYZ-E55

Canadian MLs won't get the 360 camera until MY14.

Cyber GS

A 360 degree camera would be sweet..

gplank

Where did you read that the Canadian ML will have the 360 camera for MY 2013?

soomba

gplank, please see the attached file. You can download whole pdf file at http://media.daimler.com/deeplink?cci=2181899

gplank

Thanks, but I've seen that. I'm still wondering where you read the 360 degree camera will be offered in Canadian ML for MY2013.

That document is not about Canadian MLs in particular, nor does it say the 360 degree camera will be offered on any ML. It shows only that it will be offered on the new GL.

Unfortunately, in the initial summary section that document, the page that presents the 360 camera as new innovation says "standard on all model." But that page only appears again in the GL section...so unfortunately I think on "all models" really refers only to the GL line.

I understand that YYZ-E55 believes it will not happen until MY14. I wish I could see the source for that as well.

Another strange thing is the the 360 camera has been added to the W166 online manual. I don't know if that was a mistake, or that it means it might be added before MY14, or that is just prep for MY14.

iankayem

I would be pissed if I found it was available but I was not told about it!

YYZ-E55

The 360 camera is available as an orderable option from the factory for MY13 W166, but supply is so limited it won't be offered until MY14 for Canada. Perhaps USA will offer it on a special order basis.

jean7of9

YYZ: My 2013 ML-63 will be manufactured on 14th August. Do I still have a chance to include this option through the dealer. How much is the cost for this option. I am really very interested in this gadget.

gplank

I think you meant the X166, which is the new GL-class. W166 is the ML-class.

My SA says its not an option for MY13 M-class, despite the fact that it's in the online manual for the W166.

Has anyone been able to order the 360 camera for their MY13 ML??

soomba

My MY13 order will be built in July-2nd week but this option was not available at that time. Hmm... Yes it seems that new GL will have this option but not sure for other models.

YYZ-E55

No, it won't be offered on the ML until MY14 for Canada.
Thank you for that. I meant what I typed - W166. Just because the factory offers it doesn't mean that the MPC will offer it. And, as I said, in the case of this option, the supply is so limited that the MPC offering it would be fruitless.

gplank

Now I'm really confused. Are you saying that it IS possible to special order the 360 camera on the MY13 W166 aka 2013 ML in the U.S.?

Also, what is the "MPC?"

27T

Is there any more info for 360 camera for USA?

Can Drive 55

I'm with you. I would place my order today if the 360 was available now. BTW, you play baseball for a living. If so, nice triple against my home team the other day.

gplank

Has anyone heard anything more about the 360 degree surround camera for U.S. MLs? I heard there was a delay on even for the GLs. Anybody heard anything at all?

I'm also wondering if it is something I could add later, when it is available. Although it would be some pricey parts and installation, that's for sure.


I had it on my BMW X5, and it was great.

MBtech1098

Yes the 360 camera has been delayed on the x166.

YYZ-E55

Some GLs with the 360 camera will start showing up close to Christmas. Nothing for ML though.

tbal

Good lol

fink

Can you share where you got this info from? Does this mean there will be no GLs with surround cameras delivered to customers until Christmas? Anyway, if anyone got information on the retrofit (I suppose it will be different on GL350/450 and GL550, which has got the reverse camera standard), please share it here.

Thanks.

Can Drive 55

It looks like the Russians have the 360 degree camera. Check out the below video beginning at about 7:30.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=...ture=endscreen

Masterbuyer

Yep, pretty cool. But the fact that it is in this video means nothing about availability. An SA in SoCal told me that the demo GLs shown them a couple months ago had it. So, I don't know what the delay is, besides a supply chain issue.

I just hope there will be a retrofit available for the MY13 that I just bought. Otherwise, I'd be inclined to trade it in to get that 360 degree camera. I had one on my old X5 and it make parking so much easier and less worrisome that I was going to his something. The beeping sensors and proximity lights on the dash are nice on the ML, but not the same.

Masterbuyer

Mercedes-Benz Surround View Camera in the P44 Parking Assistance Package


http://www.benzblogger.com/2012/11/m...e-package.html

mkaresh

I wonder if the tsunami is still having an impact. Immediately afterwards rearview cameras had to be dialed back by many OEMs. I love the around view systems in cars I've reviewed with them--makes parking into a video game.

fabbrisd1

The 360 Surround Camera became available in October, for 2nd decade December builds, and/or add-on's to existing Dec order that had not yet been locked down by the factory.

360 Surround Camera is available going forward - although this feature is limited in availablity, at the low add-on cost it is a great feature.

Have delivered three/four of mine this past week - interesting feature - one note is that surround camera gets to be a bit distracting to the driver..