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Hello All - researched *numerous* posts both here & on other forums: how can I determine which COMAND version is installed? some posts suggest there was a W211/W219 NTG generation upgrade sometime in the months between 2007-2008 but appears to be model and perhaps market dependent, other posts don't even mention an NTG2 generation. my COMAND doesn't have the SD-card slot at the top of the bezel, so I'm fairly certain it's pre-NTG 2.5. were the same COMAND generations installed in different models & years but with different faceplates? so confusing!

I'd like to install a backup camera and I understand there are gen differences that must be considered. confident it's either an NTG1 (best guess) or maybe NTG2. I've found several posts which provide info on recommended components and install, but if anyone has successfully done such an addition in this gen, what parts would you recommend, and what advice might you offer for installation? Also, it seems there could be a (hidden) Engineering menu which requires a secret decoder ring & finger gymnastics to access, yet may shed light on generation, firmware version, etc.

here are some details from my VIN report:
Sales name CLS 63 AMG
Order number 0 8 714 25279
Delivery date 02 11 2007
also, SA codes:
- 530 COMAND DVD APS USA WITH NAVIGATION
- 536 SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO COMPLETE SYSTEM

I've had this car for ~7 years and it's simply superb, with very few problems easily resolved based on information on this Forum

I'd appreciate any feedback

Many Thx - Phil

Amber Hex

If you have SD card slot above CD mechanism - it's NTG2.5, if not - it's NTG2. As far as I know all W219 2009 - 2011 are equipped with NTG2.5