multimedia vs No multimedia pcg / Sport vs Luxury
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multimedia vs No multimedia pcg / Sport vs Luxury
Hello guys.. I have two questions.. About to place an order for new c300.. Currently I have CLA250.. in CLA series adding multimedia package was adding many options, such as better navigation then BECKER pos.. or better EQ adjustments.. NOw on 2015-C series, you already seperately can get Garmin, and back-up camera and burmeister already has nice sound controls. Can someone tell me other important differences between multimedia vs No multimedia pkg.. Don't care too much about music database, don't care too much about send2benz etc that requires comand...
Ok second questions is Luxury vs Sport package.. is it just a drive feel? I don't think I'm gonna race, infact I like smooth ride I think.. (getting old I'm 42) Could anyone say NO NOO YOU HAVE TO GET SPORT PKG BECAUSEEEE...you know what I'm saying? infact, looking at the pictures luxury package is not making much different from the base model either.
Thanks for the input.
Ok second questions is Luxury vs Sport package.. is it just a drive feel? I don't think I'm gonna race, infact I like smooth ride I think.. (getting old I'm 42) Could anyone say NO NOO YOU HAVE TO GET SPORT PKG BECAUSEEEE...you know what I'm saying? infact, looking at the pictures luxury package is not making much different from the base model either.
Thanks for the input.
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If you have no need for the built-in navigation or the 10gb music register, there's not much reason to order the Multimedia package. I did, but I preferred the built-in navigation to either an external unit or a smartphone.
There are three variations of the basic car; the standard, Sport, and Luxury. The sport adds different front and rear fascias, sits 10mm lower, has a different standard wheel style, a flat bottomed steering wheel, sport seats, a stiffer suspension, and different interior trim with the open grained black ash wood trim. The Luxury package adds the classic MB grill, different style wheels, and a more softly tuned suspension.
Your choice depends on many factors, such as local road conditions and personal taste. I went with the standard configuration simply because many of my local roads are punishing. If you want a firmer ride, the sport makes sense. More of a luxury ride, and the Luxury package would be the way to go. Try all three and order what fits you best.
There are three variations of the basic car; the standard, Sport, and Luxury. The sport adds different front and rear fascias, sits 10mm lower, has a different standard wheel style, a flat bottomed steering wheel, sport seats, a stiffer suspension, and different interior trim with the open grained black ash wood trim. The Luxury package adds the classic MB grill, different style wheels, and a more softly tuned suspension.
Your choice depends on many factors, such as local road conditions and personal taste. I went with the standard configuration simply because many of my local roads are punishing. If you want a firmer ride, the sport makes sense. More of a luxury ride, and the Luxury package would be the way to go. Try all three and order what fits you best.
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Thank you.. I'm with you, I wouldn't get any of those package however the interior I want is needing luxury package. How about the ventilated seats? Did you get them (it requiring a leather If I'm not mistaken..) Also I guess you can confirm that other than bigger screen and built in NAV, MM pkg won't add any other functionality correct?
If you have no need for the built-in navigation or the 10gb music register, there's not much reason to order the Multimedia package. I did, but I preferred the built-in navigation to either an external unit or a smartphone.
There are three variations of the basic car; the standard, Sport, and Luxury. The sport adds different front and rear fascias, sits 10mm lower, has a different standard wheel style, a flat bottomed steering wheel, sport seats, a stiffer suspension, and different interior trim with the open grained black ash wood trim. The Luxury package adds the classic MB grill, different style wheels, and a more softly tuned suspension. Thanks for helping me out.
Your choice depends on many factors, such as local road conditions and personal taste. I went with the standard configuration simply because many of my local roads are punishing. If you want a firmer ride, the sport makes sense. More of a luxury ride, and the Luxury package would be the way to go. Try all three and order what fits you best.
There are three variations of the basic car; the standard, Sport, and Luxury. The sport adds different front and rear fascias, sits 10mm lower, has a different standard wheel style, a flat bottomed steering wheel, sport seats, a stiffer suspension, and different interior trim with the open grained black ash wood trim. The Luxury package adds the classic MB grill, different style wheels, and a more softly tuned suspension. Thanks for helping me out.
Your choice depends on many factors, such as local road conditions and personal taste. I went with the standard configuration simply because many of my local roads are punishing. If you want a firmer ride, the sport makes sense. More of a luxury ride, and the Luxury package would be the way to go. Try all three and order what fits you best.
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Thank you.. I'm with you, I wouldn't get any of those package however the interior I want is needing luxury package. How about the ventilated seats? Did you get them (it requiring a leather If I'm not mistaken..) Also I guess you can confirm that other than bigger screen and built in NAV, MM pkg won't add any other functionality correct?
I didn't go with the ventilated seats, but I live in a colder climate so that's never really been a need for me. I also didn't opt for leather, since I personally find the MB-Tex just fine. (Except for the non-leather smell.)
The MB site has a good build function that will go through all the packages and options. I spent a lot of time with it before deciding on which items I wanted ... or didn't want.
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If you have any doubt about ride vs. handling at all, choose the Luxury. In the last generation (W204) there were several threads from folks who wound up with Sport because they were most of the inventory, only to regret the more taut ride and not appreciate the improvement in handling. The Sport will be appreciated more by drivers who wouldn't even ask the question and just want to know how to improve handling. I had the Sport and modded it from there to improve handling and stiffen ride even further, but I'm not the usual 60 year old.
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If you're worried about the firmness of the suspension, get the Airmatic suspension. Then you can have both, sport or comfort, any time you choose. If find iI keep it set in comfort mode most of the time.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...l-springs.html
It's quite a bit more money, so if one stays in Comfort most of the time, the steel suspension from Luxury ought to be quite satisfactory, no?
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Not so sure that will specifically address his concerns based on the Road and Track citation in post #3 this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...l-springs.html
It's quite a bit more money, so if one stays in Comfort most of the time, the steel suspension from Luxury ought to be quite satisfactory, no?
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...l-springs.html
It's quite a bit more money, so if one stays in Comfort most of the time, the steel suspension from Luxury ought to be quite satisfactory, no?
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The command system seems highly priced for the small difference. Trying to get it to swallow basic commands, I can't imagine putting my phone or tablet down to use it as gps or for the most features it has.
The comfort suspension feels different than the air on comfort mode in isolation and the drive. There's plenty of inventory on lots to try out for yourself, though hard to find dealer with air and all 3 steel suspensions to try back to back. And tire sizes play into it well...air/steel plus 19" sends a thud on potholes.
If The option was free and fear of future maintence squelched, I'd say VERY few who tried all 4 wouldn't jump on the airmatic in the C and pick the exterior which suits them.
The comfort suspension feels different than the air on comfort mode in isolation and the drive. There's plenty of inventory on lots to try out for yourself, though hard to find dealer with air and all 3 steel suspensions to try back to back. And tire sizes play into it well...air/steel plus 19" sends a thud on potholes.
If The option was free and fear of future maintence squelched, I'd say VERY few who tried all 4 wouldn't jump on the airmatic in the C and pick the exterior which suits them.
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Luxury is plenty sporty for me. Plus I like the star on the hood. Very happy so far with my 2015 Luxury C300 4Matic. I would never order a car without built-in navigation. One you've had one ... you're done.
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I just got a new '15 C300 with Audio 20 (no COMAND system) as part of the Premium Pkg, NOT the MultiMedia. The Audio 20 gives full access to all MB internet apps via the ON-BOARD internet connection -- NOT tethered to your smartphone -- if you opt for the add-on monthly app package. Of course, you get several months free as a trial, but for me, the limitless internet radio streaming via the integrated TuneIn app is well worth the money!
Also, I added Navi to the Audio 20 with the Garmin Map Pilot SD Card -- and it works great with all voice commands for the navi integrated.
So, IMO, unless you want the hard-drive for music, there's no real need for multimedia package.
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Also, I added Navi to the Audio 20 with the Garmin Map Pilot SD Card -- and it works great with all voice commands for the navi integrated.
So, IMO, unless you want the hard-drive for music, there's no real need for multimedia package.
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One other consideration: if you don't have the on-board Navi system (with COMAND), you won't be able to use the Send2Benz feature, nor can you have the mbrace Concierge automatically send directions to your vehicle. Apparently, they both require the factory-installed Navi.
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I just got a new '15 C300 with Audio 20 (no COMAND system) as part of the Premium Pkg, NOT the MultiMedia. The Audio 20 gives full access to all MB internet apps via the ON-BOARD internet connection -- NOT tethered to your smartphone -- if you opt for the add-on monthly app package. Of course, you get several months free as a trial, but for me, the limitless internet radio streaming via the integrated TuneIn app is well worth the money!
Also, I added Navi to the Audio 20 with the Garmin Map Pilot SD Card -- and it works great with all voice commands for the navi integrated.
So, IMO, unless you want the hard-drive for music, there's no real need for multimedia package.
- Mark
Also, I added Navi to the Audio 20 with the Garmin Map Pilot SD Card -- and it works great with all voice commands for the navi integrated.
So, IMO, unless you want the hard-drive for music, there's no real need for multimedia package.
- Mark
I have purchased and use the News app and stocks (for Audio 20) and they work fine tethered; but I miss the fun apps like google local search, Facebook etc).....
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IMO, spending thousands on in-car Nav these days is pointless and redundant, not to mention sub-par from what you get from WAZE and the like. My favorite part of Nav in my BMW is the HUD, as I never have the map up on the screen (don't like it and don't need it). Even then, I find it too tedious to sit there and enter an address in the system, so I just use it straight off of my Smartphone often (works better as well).
I'd say that if you're extra fussy about the elegant implementation of a screen, then sure, the thousands are worth it, but nowadays with iPad-wannabe screens haphazardly and clunkily looking like they're "taped" onto a dash, propping a Smartphone up somewhere next to it using an elegant cradle isn't really taking away from anything. As well, you need to put that growing (as they keep getting bigger) phone somewhere, and frankly an elegant cradle is better and safer (as safe as the central screen if positioned wisely) than the cupholders or passenger seat. You can also stream the turn-by-turn directions via Bluetooth, so really you're not giving up much, at all, certainly not thousands worth.
On my next car, I'm skipping nav, I think in several years from now, in-car Nav will be useless unless it's finally tethered to an Apple, Google, etc. solution from your smartphone, with the most premium option being Apple Carplay.
I'd say that if you're extra fussy about the elegant implementation of a screen, then sure, the thousands are worth it, but nowadays with iPad-wannabe screens haphazardly and clunkily looking like they're "taped" onto a dash, propping a Smartphone up somewhere next to it using an elegant cradle isn't really taking away from anything. As well, you need to put that growing (as they keep getting bigger) phone somewhere, and frankly an elegant cradle is better and safer (as safe as the central screen if positioned wisely) than the cupholders or passenger seat. You can also stream the turn-by-turn directions via Bluetooth, so really you're not giving up much, at all, certainly not thousands worth.
On my next car, I'm skipping nav, I think in several years from now, in-car Nav will be useless unless it's finally tethered to an Apple, Google, etc. solution from your smartphone, with the most premium option being Apple Carplay.
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IMO, spending thousands on in-car Nav these days is pointless and redundant, not to mention sub-par from what you get from WAZE and the like. My favorite part of Nav in my BMW is the HUD, as I never have the map up on the screen (don't like it and don't need it). Even then, I find it too tedious to sit there and enter an address in the system, so I just use it straight off of my Smartphone often (works better as well).
I'd say that if you're extra fussy about the elegant implementation of a screen, then sure, the thousands are worth it, but nowadays with iPad-wannabe screens haphazardly and clunkily looking like they're "taped" onto a dash, propping a Smartphone up somewhere next to it using an elegant cradle isn't really taking away from anything. As well, you need to put that growing (as they keep getting bigger) phone somewhere, and frankly an elegant cradle is better and safer (as safe as the central screen if positioned wisely) than the cupholders or passenger seat. You can also stream the turn-by-turn directions via Bluetooth, so really you're not giving up much, at all, certainly not thousands worth.
On my next car, I'm skipping nav, I think in several years from now, in-car Nav will be useless unless it's finally tethered to an Apple, Google, etc. solution from your smartphone, with the most premium option being Apple Carplay.
I'd say that if you're extra fussy about the elegant implementation of a screen, then sure, the thousands are worth it, but nowadays with iPad-wannabe screens haphazardly and clunkily looking like they're "taped" onto a dash, propping a Smartphone up somewhere next to it using an elegant cradle isn't really taking away from anything. As well, you need to put that growing (as they keep getting bigger) phone somewhere, and frankly an elegant cradle is better and safer (as safe as the central screen if positioned wisely) than the cupholders or passenger seat. You can also stream the turn-by-turn directions via Bluetooth, so really you're not giving up much, at all, certainly not thousands worth.
On my next car, I'm skipping nav, I think in several years from now, in-car Nav will be useless unless it's finally tethered to an Apple, Google, etc. solution from your smartphone, with the most premium option being Apple Carplay.
The only other point I'll make is that while the screen does seem "taped" on, it's not very intrusive or bothersome once you're in the car. It doesn't interfere with my sight lines, so while not as elegant as other builds, it isn't a deal breaker.
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I agree with these points by and large. I just got my C400 last night and originally, I was not getting NAV as I could use my phone instead of a $2600 package. But, the dealer happened to have a c400 on the lot with the Multimedia Package and they threw it in for the same price as the original car I was getting. The main advantage is because there isn't a good place to place my phone when using it for navigation, I can rely on the larger screen. In my previous Audi, I didn't have Nav, and while the phone worked fine, it was always sliding around.
The only other point I'll make is that while the screen does seem "taped" on, it's not very intrusive or bothersome once you're in the car. It doesn't interfere with my sight lines, so while not as elegant as other builds, it isn't a deal breaker.
The only other point I'll make is that while the screen does seem "taped" on, it's not very intrusive or bothersome once you're in the car. It doesn't interfere with my sight lines, so while not as elegant as other builds, it isn't a deal breaker.
I wanted COMAND with navigation and opted for the Multimedia package. For me it was simply a matter of the convenience of having the built-in system. I have Garmin units and an iPhone, but it's still easier using that built-in system. It's simply personal preference ... just get whatever you like best.
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IMO, spending thousands on in-car Nav these days is pointless and redundant, not to mention sub-par from what you get from WAZE and the like. My favorite part of Nav in my BMW is the HUD, as I never have the map up on the screen (don't like it and don't need it). Even then, I find it too tedious to sit there and enter an address in the system, so I just use it straight off of my Smartphone often (works better as well). I'd say that if you're extra fussy about the elegant implementation of a screen, then sure, the thousands are worth it, but nowadays with iPad-wannabe screens haphazardly and clunkily looking like they're "taped" onto a dash, propping a Smartphone up somewhere next to it using an elegant cradle isn't really taking away from anything. As well, you need to put that growing (as they keep getting bigger) phone somewhere, and frankly an elegant cradle is better and safer (as safe as the central screen if positioned wisely) than the cupholders or passenger seat. You can also stream the turn-by-turn directions via Bluetooth, so really you're not giving up much, at all, certainly not thousands worth. On my next car, I'm skipping nav, I think in several years from now, in-car Nav will be useless unless it's finally tethered to an Apple, Google, etc. solution from your smartphone, with the most premium option being Apple Carplay.
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And it's safer
I appreciate the points you make for cellphone based navigation, but it's biggest disadvantage is that it doesn't work well when you move out of town to remote / hilly area with poor cell phone reception. Whereas the in car based navigation is always available I presume due to it's stronger / bigger antenna. As cell phone technology evolves it will get better but as of now I prefer a car based navigation as back up just in case you are unfamiliar places with poor cell phone reception.
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That said, I don't think that the onboard COMAND would have a better voice interpretation than the Google services, so you'd have to intervene there too.
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I really don't see why get the Luxury model. The grill and pointy star hood ornament thing is very passé. Second the sport version gets cross drilled rotors, nicer steering wheel, larger wheels and other goodies. The "Luxury" model seems more like the taxi destined version. They just avoided the term "de Lux" why by now everyone knows means cheap. IN regards to the nav, in the states it comes bundled with the a lot of other stuff, making it worth the extra cash. The fact is no cell phone nav is as good as a HHD based satellite nav system since it works everywhere. A phone based one requires a phone connection to load the map info, the HDD does not you can be in death valley or Killimanjaro the cars Nav still works. IMO if you need to be nickel and diming a Mercedes Benz you would probably do better with a cheaper car.
