BenzC400

Apple CarPlay will be coming to the 2015 C Class. I have seen conflicting reports about whether CarPlay will be available in the first 2015 C Classes delivered in September 2015. Some reports say "by the end of 2014," but it's unclear if it will be available in the first cars built.

Does anyone have any definitive information about the release of Apple CarPlay in the first 2015 C Class production run?

If it's not available initially, can it be added later?

I've ordered a 2015 C400 and hope to have CarPlay functionality.

spyder2005

For the NTG 5.0 version (2015-2017)

There is a wireless version of the CarPlay AND (wired) Android Auto version available now. I tried it and it works well! No need to plug in your lightning cable anymore. There's an ebay auction here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303121978375 , however you can message the seller directly for a discounted price (no ebay fees): djfrestyler@aol.com. Include you VIN number for exact pricing. Price is ~$500-$600, depending on your Screen option

SardinCar has a newer cabled version (also CarPlay and Android Auto) available which works 10x better than the old version too. A friend has that in his C-Class and that also works great! It's a bit cheaper than the wireless version ~$425. You can message a US reseller for that version at sardincarusa@gmail.com

Hope that helps!

spyder2005

SOme feedback on those two

Wired - contact: sardincarusa@gmail.com
PROs:

• Easy install
• Reliable connection
• Has CarPlay and Android Auto
• Good install instructions
• Uses OEM microphone
• Cheaper than wireless version
• Default starts in MB menu
  
  
  Wireless - contact - djfrestyler@aol.com
  
  PROs
• No need for wired connection
• Fast charge w/10W+W charger + USB-C-Lightning cable
• Good install instructions
  
  
  CONs
• Occasionally loses connection
• Have to install an extra microphone
• More expensive than wired version
• No Android Auto - only mirroring
• Have to install external microphone

Install is easy. Takes 1-2 hrs. Tools and detailed instructions are included for either if you contact the emails above. US resellers made their own instructions. Makes it easy. Good luck!

David Jentink

So If i get the Sardincar version I do not have to install a external Microphone, correct?

fonemaker

Hello! I have a Sardincar SDN Wireless Carplay Kit for sale if anybody is interested . The unit came out of a 2019 GLC350e with NTG5 Command 8.4"
https://mbworld.org/forums/market/785218