sangwl1980

"Owners of certain Mercedes-Benz models can now specify their cars with an illuminated version of the star on the center grille.

Available through Mercedes’ official accessories division, the lit star only works at certain times, and never when the car is being driven.

It’s designed to illuminate when the car is unlocked, its doors or trunk opened, or when the engine is turned off. It then stays on for 15 seconds unless triggered again.

Currently, the special star is only available for the M Class and GL Class SUVs, though Mercedes plans to launch versions for the C Class, E Class and CLS Class models at a later date. Note, if your car is equipped with Distronic or Distronic Plus cruise control, it can’t be fitted with the illuminated star feature."


Pretty cool, anyone know how much?

HenryJr

This would be an awesome mod to have it lit when driven, especially at night.

thebeast555

I think i saw a site that listed the price around $300ish.

This is a Lamp

That's a very epic trailer for the star itself...

caligreenzzz

deaner1979

Last time I checked my car was made in Germany not Japan.... this is a bad idea too ricey !

Bosnia1992

They should focus on more of the interior trim chipping, better standard lighting , and a bit more horses instead of this ****ty ricer feature.


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glj12

funkedelic

I agree it's ricey and arrogant. It's like.. "Hey look at me I drive a Benz" if I saw that I would just think what a douche

Bosnia1992

+1



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Utahkompressor

Christmas LED!!!

shotgun_banjo

I have seen this on Honda cars before and even those in a Honda makes it look nastier than a riceY. This is a bad joke on a MB but I guarantee that I will be seeing this a lot on young, parents bought, MB cars here in vancouver. Hell I just saw a spanking brand new SL AMG this morning in candy pink with matching hello kitty on top of the dashboard.

Ron Jr

Agree belongs on a Honda.

LuckyKimmy

I think it looks very pretty, if you wanted a ladies opinion....

cleankutazn

It should also project the logo onto the road

chewychiu

Should be like a Batman logo. Shine it up into the sky.

AZN Optics

Pretty gaudy IMO. I understand them trying to do something different but definitely not the right direction. Next you'll have night illuminated AMG badges to show off you have an AMG at night...

TexFinn

Wow... Just wow...

wally AMG

Not bad at all in my opinion, what about when BMW came up with angel eyes? when Audi with LED's around headlights? some people like it, some not, per this seller description : ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Illuminated-LED-Star-GL-X166-GL350-GL450-GL550-GL63-2013-13-/121080875665?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c30fb8a91
After unlocking with the key; the Star will be illuminated for 40 seconds
- If any door is opened, the Star will stay illuminated for total of 5 minutes
- If doors are closed, the Star turns off
- If vehicle is started, the Star turns off
- After driving and parking, the Star will be illuminated for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off

So I guess it is just an accent, not a star-headlight

WBE55

BMW Halo's are perfect IMO , This Badge not working for me

emericr

For $300, it is a cool little gadget when used like the factory has it i.e. only when opening and closing. Makes it easy to spot the car at night.

dean220

Do you know where I could get it from for cheap?

wally AMG

just realize that I post link for a GL... here it is for C class

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Illuminated-LED-Star-C250-C300-C350-C63-AMG-W204-Genuine-/190888674344?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c71da0428

Hungedu

Does anybody here know how I can modify the OEM illuminated star kit to fit a 2007 CLS-550? I've been to the dealer, but they tell me there is no kit for my car, only newer models. I thought the star medallion on these cars are pretty much the same diameter. My belief is that it should be possible to modify an illuminated star kit intended for another model and make it fit my 2007 CLS. I have no idea where to start or who to ask... I WANT ONE OF THESE, GHETTO LOOKING OR NOT! :-)