E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

Is there limit on how many mp3s in-dash CD can play?

Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:56 AM
  #1  
finnjab's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
04 E320 Wagon
Is there limit on how many mp3s in-dash CD can play?

I burned a DVD-R with about 1,100 mp3s and popped it into in-dash CD. Everything seemed to work fine. I could see and access all the folders. However, beyond a certain folder, it wouldn't play the songs in that folder, even though I could see them. With some trial and error, I discovered that roughly beyond 825th mp3 (it is not very accurate since the system also counts folders as items), it wouldn't play them.

Has anyone experience this problem? Or knows that there is a limit on number of mp3 on DVD?

Thanks.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:00 PM
  #2  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 26
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by finnjab
I burned a DVD-R with about 1,100 mp3s and popped it into in-dash CD. Everything seemed to work fine. I could see and access all the folders. However, beyond a certain folder, it wouldn't play the songs in that folder, even though I could see them. With some trial and error, I discovered that roughly beyond 825th mp3 (it is not very accurate since the system also counts folders as items), it wouldn't play them.

Has anyone experience this problem? Or knows that there is a limit on number of mp3 on DVD?

Thanks.
I may be wrong, but I think it'll only play songs in the first 99 folders. Try just dumping all songs into one folder and see what happens.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:59 PM
  #3  
Dema's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,677
Likes: 3
From: California
i535
Right suggestion. Do not put files in root directory, create subfolders.

Last edited by Dema; Mar 28, 2009 at 12:07 AM.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:19 AM
  #4  
djjoonie's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 16
From: Long Island NY
AMG GTs
ur 04 can play mp3's? mine is 04 e500 4matic, and i couldnt get it to play mp3's,, when i went to get my tranny service done , i asked them if my unit software can be updated to play mp3's they said only 06 and up can be updated.. is this true? or they got no clue
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:41 AM
  #5  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 26
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by djjoonie
ur 04 can play mp3's? mine is 04 e500 4matic, and i couldnt get it to play mp3's,, when i went to get my tranny service done , i asked them if my unit software can be updated to play mp3's they said only 06 and up can be updated.. is this true? or they got no clue
Yep, not only will it play mp3, but I have one of the 04's with a dvd rom, so I get to play mp3's on a dvd.

There is a service tool disc that will upgrade your COMAND to enable mp3 playback, as well as a few nav features.

Search in this forum, all the info is there.
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 07:28 PM
  #6  
djjoonie's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 16
From: Long Island NY
AMG GTs
Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
Yep, not only will it play mp3, but I have one of the 04's with a dvd rom, so I get to play mp3's on a dvd.

There is a service tool disc that will upgrade your COMAND to enable mp3 playback, as well as a few nav features.

Search in this forum, all the info is there.
i just downloaded the update files and updated the command unit myself. it is now working flawless thanks!!
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:22 PM
  #7  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 26
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by djjoonie
i just downloaded the update files and updated the command unit myself. it is now working flawless thanks!!
Yeah man.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:30 AM
  #8  
unclebenz's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
I have the in dash cd changer in my 03 E500 but it doesnt play mp3's, is there a way to convert it or do I need a different unit?
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 Mar 31, 2009 | 09:45 AM
  #9  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 26
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by unclebenz
I have the in dash cd changer in my 03 E500 but it doesnt play mp3's, is there a way to convert it or do I need a different unit?
Nah, that one won't play mp3s, the newer ones will. You have a 2003, so I don't know if you can convert without going with the full COMAND system. My R500, for example, will play mp3 discs in the single slot and all 6 changer slots, but won't take a dvd. My E500 will take play mp3s on a dvd in the single slot, but only play regular cd's in the changer.

It's very confusing.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:12 PM
  #10  
ruffrob's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 717
Likes: 1
From: Newark,NJ
2010 Charcoal Grey E350 Coupe
It's very confusing.
You can say that again,My upgraded box plays CD's in the single,and MP3 CD's in the changer ,but I'm not complaining....
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:16 PM
  #11  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 26
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by ruffrob
You can say that again,My upgraded box plays CD's in the single,and MP3 CD's in the changer ,but I'm not complaining....

Wait...

You have the APS50, right? And you upgraded the cd changer to one that plays mp3's? If so, then Unclebenz is in business if he upgrades his changer.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:34 PM
  #12  
murman's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 724
Likes: 50
From: Vancouver Canada
S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
Originally Posted by finnjab
I burned a DVD-R with about 1,100 mp3s and popped it into in-dash CD. Everything seemed to work fine. I could see and access all the folders. However, beyond a certain folder, it wouldn't play the songs in that folder, even though I could see them. With some trial and error, I discovered that roughly beyond 825th mp3 (it is not very accurate since the system also counts folders as items), it wouldn't play them.

Has anyone experience this problem? Or knows that there is a limit on number of mp3 on DVD?

Thanks.
Directly from my COMAND manual:

Max of 255 files per folder.

Max of 255 folders.




I can confirm the max 255 files per folder.
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 02:42 PM.

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