Different DVD Navigation for different Models
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Different DVD Navigation for different Models
I have been using the command system in my SL and ML to locate Hotels and Restaurants whilst travelling in unfamiliar locations both in the UK and other parts of Europe. I have never been dissapointed with the selections given when I searched on the Disc's database.
Two weeks ago , we exchanged our 2004 ML for a new Model ML500 with DVD based COMAND. Great vehicle, but after a few days I discoved the Navigation differences. I searched for a Restaurant, and the list Produced gave Mc Donalds, Pizza Express, Burger King and Wimpy. Funny I thought, I will search for a Hotel and use their Restaurant. What did the list give... Travel Lodge, Premier Lodge and Travel Inn.All of the good locations had been replaced by Budget places to eat or stay.
The navigation discs from each system are not interchangeable, and one cannot buy a disc with the up-market information on that will work in the other system. Converesly, if you drive an SL and actually want a quick Burger, then the system will not locate a Mc Donalds.
I find it quite bizzare that Mercedes have different Navigation systems and operating data for different models of cars that they manufacture, and feel it is some missplaced Germanic logic based on their perception of what their customers want.
As far as I can make out, the Smart,A class,C class,CLK class and the new ML have the 'Cheap location' Data discs, and the E class, CLS class S class and SLs have the up market data.
Are any other owners somewhat annoyed that they have been given a system that only finds Cheap locations ?
Two weeks ago , we exchanged our 2004 ML for a new Model ML500 with DVD based COMAND. Great vehicle, but after a few days I discoved the Navigation differences. I searched for a Restaurant, and the list Produced gave Mc Donalds, Pizza Express, Burger King and Wimpy. Funny I thought, I will search for a Hotel and use their Restaurant. What did the list give... Travel Lodge, Premier Lodge and Travel Inn.All of the good locations had been replaced by Budget places to eat or stay.
The navigation discs from each system are not interchangeable, and one cannot buy a disc with the up-market information on that will work in the other system. Converesly, if you drive an SL and actually want a quick Burger, then the system will not locate a Mc Donalds.
I find it quite bizzare that Mercedes have different Navigation systems and operating data for different models of cars that they manufacture, and feel it is some missplaced Germanic logic based on their perception of what their customers want.
As far as I can make out, the Smart,A class,C class,CLK class and the new ML have the 'Cheap location' Data discs, and the E class, CLS class S class and SLs have the up market data.
Are any other owners somewhat annoyed that they have been given a system that only finds Cheap locations ?
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I thought I would post these pics to show you what I am up against. The shots were both taken in the same location one is in the New ML and the other in our 2004 ML.
Where would you choose to eat ? 
Where would you choose to eat ?
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For comparison, a W163 in silicon valley
The restaurant menu has 50 submenus:
Selecting "British Isles" yields:
They have darts! And Guinness - on draught.
The restaurant menu has 50 submenus:
Selecting "British Isles" yields:
They have darts! And Guinness - on draught.
Last edited by Wolfgang; Oct 14, 2005 at 08:32 PM.
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Thanks for posting that Pic. That gives the Ultimate number of options.
I think that Harman /Becker supply their head Units to other car manufacturers, so I think I will visit a couple of Dealers today and ask if I can try say an Auidi/VW disc in the head unit and see (A) if it works and (B) if it has better information on it !
I think that Harman /Becker supply their head Units to other car manufacturers, so I think I will visit a couple of Dealers today and ask if I can try say an Auidi/VW disc in the head unit and see (A) if it works and (B) if it has better information on it !
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I have tried an audi disc and it does not work. I tried a MB disc on a audi and it did work after I modified it a bit so I am sure it can be done vice versa. But, the software should be the same.
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Originally Posted by Tony Musgrave
I thought I would post these pics to show you what I am up against. The shots were both taken in the same location one is in the New ML and the other in our 2004 ML.
Where would you choose to eat ?
Where would you choose to eat ?
go through your menus, could be an option somewhere... or just call MB and ask them... well i doubt callin would help, but try lookin through all the options...
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I have a C350 and finding a McD or a BK is not easy to do. But I can also find the upscale places too.
I don't know if it's model specific or maybe a version of the disk or preferences set into the Nav system.
I don't know if it's model specific or maybe a version of the disk or preferences set into the Nav system.
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Originally Posted by Tishers
I have a C350 and finding a McD or a BK is not easy to do. But I can also find the upscale places too.
I don't know if it's model specific or maybe a version of the disk or preferences set into the Nav system.
I don't know if it's model specific or maybe a version of the disk or preferences set into the Nav system.
The European Disc only gives the McDs etc. This applies to the Navigation in A class,C class, CLK class and now the M class. To find an upscale Restaurant you need to buy one of Mercedes upscale Models such as the S class, the CLS class or a SL class or a Maybach.
The same Germanic logic applies if you are looking for a Hotel for the night in Europe.
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Originally Posted by Tony Musgrave
It seems like the Disc provided to owners in the USA has both McDs and Upscale places. That's fine even if it is not easy to use..
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Originally Posted by Wolfgang
It will show just one restaurant worldwide or so I have heard. It's the MacDonalds across the street from Bill Gates house in Redmond.
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My complaints about the Navigation system have continued over the past week and I have found more and more shortcomings with the system and the data. I am not alone with my complaints.
The good news is that I have found a guy that can solve all of the problems and actually provide exactly what I want.
An Alpine Navigation computer is to be fitted to output to the existing display screen, so no dashboard or Comand mods are needed. The new Alpine will come with a remote control unit. The choice is then there to use either Navigation system.
A TV tuner,DVD player,Rear headrest screens and headphones will be added. The whole lot will incorporate a switching unit, and fitting will be done in the Home garage.
If you look long enough, there is always somebody out there that can provide what you want.[]
The good news is that I have found a guy that can solve all of the problems and actually provide exactly what I want.
An Alpine Navigation computer is to be fitted to output to the existing display screen, so no dashboard or Comand mods are needed. The new Alpine will come with a remote control unit. The choice is then there to use either Navigation system.
A TV tuner,DVD player,Rear headrest screens and headphones will be added. The whole lot will incorporate a switching unit, and fitting will be done in the Home garage.
If you look long enough, there is always somebody out there that can provide what you want.[
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MB UK have finally listened.
I recieived a call from my dealer today.......... MB are to develop a revised Navigation disc for Europe. This should be available before the end of the year and will incorpoate the same data that is on the CD rom systems.
I recieived a call from my dealer today.......... MB are to develop a revised Navigation disc for Europe. This should be available before the end of the year and will incorpoate the same data that is on the CD rom systems.
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Originally Posted by Tishers
I have a C350 and finding a McD or a BK is not easy to do. But I can also find the upscale places too.
I don't know if it's model specific or maybe a version of the disk or preferences set into the Nav system.
I don't know if it's model specific or maybe a version of the disk or preferences set into the Nav system.
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Originally Posted by Tony Musgrave
MB UK have finally listened.
I recieived a call from my dealer today.......... MB are to develop a revised Navigation disc for Europe. This should be available before the end of the year and will incorpoate the same data that is on the CD rom systems.
I recieived a call from my dealer today.......... MB are to develop a revised Navigation disc for Europe. This should be available before the end of the year and will incorpoate the same data that is on the CD rom systems.
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THe MCS2 system which is made my alpine uses a larger map database of about 6 gigs. The MCS2 is on the 2006 R and ML, and 2005 C and CLK. The other cars use a becker system which has a database of about 1gig. THe MCS2 system can also search locations with phone numbers.
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Originally Posted by sunman
THe MCS2 system which is made my alpine uses a larger map database of about 6 gigs. The MCS2 is on the 2006 R and ML, and 2005 C and CLK. The other cars use a becker system which has a database of about 1gig. THe MCS2 system can also search locations with phone numbers.
E/CL/CLS/S - 2005.3 DVD - 1,107,648kb
C/CLK/ML/R - 2004.1 DVD - 6,085,312kb
C/CLK/ML/R - 2005.1 DVD - 7,066,044kb
Utilization of Dual Layer discs for these also is necessary, which is a royal pain in the *** since there like 10.00 bux a pop and make expensive coasters. Another interesting thing is the new 2005.1 disc is over a gig larger than the last, maybe some extra POI's.
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