Eriktgy

Hi, all.

i was wondering if one can retrofit carplay or android auto into 2016 and on C class.

I saw the carplay trailer mercedes debuted back when w205s were introduced, but never heard any updates since then.

have any of you guys installed those softwares?

Mike5215

Currently there is no retrofit CarPlay for the C Class. The car in the demo video was a one-off.

storm10

Almost every Benz has Apple Car Play and Android Auto.... except C and GLC I believe...

Mike5215

We might see it on the mid-cycle facelift. Probably the new E's 64 color ambient lighting as well.

alyshehata

Do you think pre-facelift models will have the option to retrofit it through MB?

DapperStyle

It will never happen.

bluefang08

Mercedes like most car companies just tell you to buy a new one if you want new features.

jlr82

I wouldn't necessarily say that, they do make the Drive Kit Plus for the 2006-2012 C Class.

Mike5215

WTF is with that $600 Drive Plus thingie? No CarPlay but you get Twitter and Facebook feeds?

jlr82

It also gives you Siri ability from the steering wheel and a number of other random things for the base model cars and older models that don't have the typical iPod integration or COMAND stuff. I've never seen it in action, but my dealer said they have a company they refer people to that is a Mercedes Partner authorized to install the kit.

Mike5215

Yeah I remember looking into it for the W221 S Class. $600 for the kit and $400 for installation. But the one thing I needed it to do...to add IPhone connectivity to a pre facelift 221, it couldn't do.

spyder2005

If you are still interested in this, there are aftermarket options available. Mercedes will most likely never offer an upgrade for the 2015-2017 models. They are more likely to move you towards "buying a new car" before they offer that. Aftermarket options here:

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