Hi,
I have a 2018 GTC and love it! My only gripe is that the map has never been updated. I realised this after it had gone out of warranty though. 2 questions:
1. How easy is it to get the update and is it over the air or USB?
2. Would I be better just getting an Apple CarPlay kit fitted and move away from the car satnav? (Any recommendations greatly received for Uk CarPlay)


Love at First Sight

 

The SatNav update to my 2014 E350C4 was via USB. I don't know if MB has made it available as an over-the-air update.

 

Had the dealer update my maps at my last visit there. Cost about $200.

 

I've used this to update a 2017 C43, 2016 C63 S and 2014 SL550, all with success ... just be sure you have the VIN correct when you send it:
https://mbnavupdate.com/product/merc...v=e4b09f3f8402

For me, this was faster and less expensive than using my dealer. I will use this service again (no affiliation, just a happy customer).

 

With regards to CarPlay, I believe at this point there is no reliable after market CarPlay option for the 2018 GTs. There are some out there, but I have yet to see a report of someone installing it and it working 100%.

 

Thanks for the great response to my post. I think I will leave the car play option. Looks like it’s not worth spending around £500 on something that may not work.
i will try the map Update link however. Will let you know how’s that goes.

 

I don't see the GT model listed. Any ideas on which one will work?

 

Send them an email and ask. If you send them your COMAND version (NTG5?? or whatever) and Nav software version info (normally available somewhere via the COMAND menus), they'll likely be able to help. My understanding is that the person that runs this site purchases the code via a Mercedes dealer so if an update is available and can be done via card or USB memory, he'll have access to it.