C Class (W205) C 180 BlueTec,C 200 BlueTec,C 220 BlueTec,C 220 BlueTec BlueEfficiency,C 250 BlueTec,C 300 BlueTec Hybridplus,C 180,C 180 BlueEfficiency,C 200,C 250,C 300,C 400 Plug-in Hybrid,C 400

Now I know why everyone wants the 360 camera!

Old Aug 6, 2015 | 08:52 PM
  #1  
dnice-1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 197
Likes: 5
From: South Florida
C300 4Matic
Now I know why everyone wants the 360 camera!

Just found this video review of the 360 degree camera and have to admit it's pretty sweet. I had never seen it in action and I have to say I was quite impressed at this technology.


Perhaps next a drone will launch from the trunk hover over the car beaming a video image onto your dash to aide in parking and finding a parking spot. Don't count it out! I predict 2018 s class to have it as an option.
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 09:24 PM
  #2  
Glyn M Ruck's Avatar
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 19,942
Likes: 192
From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Yes ~ the 360 is great!
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 09:44 PM
  #3  
LAC300's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 104
Likes: 14
2018 E400W4 Sedan Luxury Trim
I've driven other cars with 360 and it's incredibly helpful. Unfortunately I don't even hear the rearview cam on mine
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:01 PM
  #4  
cidtek's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 480
Likes: 33
From: Waterloo, Ontario Canada
C300 4Matic Tenorite Grey
That guy can't drive. It was painful watching him trying to park. The problem with technology is that sometimes people forget that the the side mirrors can be more efficient when backing up and the camera is to augment the information and not be the sole method.
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:03 PM
  #5  
unr1's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 562
Likes: 43
.
almost fell asleep watching this. He could have condensed this video to 30 seconds and relayed the same amount of info.
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:49 PM
  #6  
dnice-1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 197
Likes: 5
From: South Florida
C300 4Matic
i agree a little drawn out but pretty cool is the two side view mirror cameras to see where you are in the lines - still didn't help this guy park very well he should have prob sprung for park assist instead!
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:55 PM
  #7  
cidtek's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 480
Likes: 33
From: Waterloo, Ontario Canada
C300 4Matic Tenorite Grey
Originally Posted by dnice-1
i agree a little drawn out but pretty cool is the two side view mirror cameras to see where you are in the lines - still didn't help this guy park very well he should have prob sprung for park assist instead!
If someone can't back into a spot like that without a technology assist then they should turn in their drivers license.
Reply
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 11:56 PM
  #8  
superM's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
2004 M3, 2014 535d
Originally Posted by cidtek
If someone can't back into a spot like that without a technology assist then they should turn in their drivers license.
I said the same until I got used to a car that had one. Now I would hate to go back.

My dealer says the option is available for 2016 orders, however, there may be a slight delay in delivery.

I've also seen some people retrofit it, but the cost is unknown to me at the moment.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 7, 2015 | 07:04 AM
  #9  
MASSC450's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 114
From: Mass
2026 GLE 53 Coupe
Originally Posted by cidtek

If someone can't back into a spot like that without a technology assist then they should turn in their drivers license.
I agree...I definitely can park my car faster the old fashion way.

I do wish though Mercedes included an audible component to the rear camera option. I found the audible "beeps" very helpful when backing into parking spaces with my Jeep Grand Cherokee...the beeps changing to a solid tone when I was close to an object.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2015 | 04:33 PM
  #10  
madmax's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
From: New York
2018 GLC300 4Matic
Originally Posted by MASSC300
I agree...I definitely can park my car faster the old fashion way.

I do wish though Mercedes included an audible component to the rear camera option. I found the audible "beeps" very helpful when backing into parking spaces with my Jeep Grand Cherokee...the beeps changing to a solid tone when I was close to an object.
MASSC300, thats only available with Parktronic which I have. I do get the audible beeps and lights when I get close to objects.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2015 | 04:39 PM
  #11  
cidtek's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 480
Likes: 33
From: Waterloo, Ontario Canada
C300 4Matic Tenorite Grey
I wish there was a simple after market product that installs cleanly and gave audible warnings of objects close to the front bumper as I seem to always think they are closer than they really are. I find the front hood has a vague sight line.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2015 | 05:16 PM
  #12  
parkwood's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 446
Likes: 56
EQE 500 4MATIC replacing EQC 4matic AMG line P
Agree the 360 camera is great. I appreciate being able to check where the farm cats or chickens are as i reverse the car out of the barn... i am not joking chickens in particular seem incapable of getting out of the way of the car and currently i have a hen with 15 chicks a week old making sure they have got out of the way is much simpler with the 360 cam!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:34 AM
  #13  
MASSC450's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 114
From: Mass
2026 GLE 53 Coupe
Originally Posted by madmax

MASSC300, thats only available with Parktronic which I have. I do get the audible beeps and lights when I get close to objects.
Oh I know...but I was about to pay an additional $1,000 for the audible component of the rear view camera option. IMO the audible part should have come standard...like on a bunch of the other brand cars.

Reply
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 09:18 AM
  #14  
zsh's Avatar
zsh
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Sweden
2015 C 220 CDI
I hope his lacking parking "skills" were just to demonstrate the camera function, if not, then it was painful to watch those multiple attempts to park straight.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 02:31 PM
  #15  
dnice-1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 197
Likes: 5
From: South Florida
C300 4Matic
The Drone thats going to be an awesome option in the 2018 S Class! But if not, this thing is still pretty dang cool!

Reply
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 04:21 PM
  #16  
parkwood's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 446
Likes: 56
EQE 500 4MATIC replacing EQC 4matic AMG line P
Does anyone know if the car colour shown in the camera view is related to your car colour? I have an s205 in palladium silver and the car image is a nice mid grey.....would it be white if my car were white?
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 06:51 PM
  #17  
digital_b's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 321
Likes: 36
From: Nappanee Indiana
2026 E450
Originally Posted by cidtek
If someone can't back into a spot like that without a technology assist then they should turn in their drivers license.
theres always some smart *** with a comment like this who doesnt have a clue what the camera system does to enhance the car. anyone can park their car. anyone can do it more easily with the around view system which is what its called in infinitis and where it actually has been for a long time and well worth it
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 08:57 PM
  #18  
cidtek's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 480
Likes: 33
From: Waterloo, Ontario Canada
C300 4Matic Tenorite Grey
Originally Posted by digital_b
theres always some smart *** with a comment like this who doesnt have a clue what the camera system does to enhance the car. anyone can park their car. anyone can do it more easily with the around view system which is what its called in infinitis and where it actually has been for a long time and well worth it
And there is always some smart *** who has nothing to say without making it personal. I never said there is anything wrong with technology - just saying people still need normal driving skills and know when to use them instead of becoming dependent and forgetting what mirrors are for.


And it clearly didn't help the guy in the video.
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2015 | 06:16 AM
  #19  
Galahad's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: UK
C200
I Really can't see the attraction of a 360 degree camera, if you can't live/drive without one fine, but to me, just more electrical equipment to potentially go wrong when standard equipment does a more than adequate job.

Each to their own
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2015 | 02:43 PM
  #20  
greasykid's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 831
Likes: 13
From: N.C. USA
2015, ML250 BlueTEC
Camera color

Originally Posted by parkwood
Does anyone know if the car colour shown in the camera view is related to your car colour? I have an s205 in palladium silver and the car image is a nice mid grey.....would it be white if my car were white?
Same color as your car.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:25 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE