E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

iPhone integration like the new 2012 models?

Old Jan 8, 2012 | 03:59 AM
  #1  
Zach8131's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 194
Likes: 10
From: Orange, CA
'12 528i, '05 E320, '05 Jag XJ8L, '04 CLK500, '03 S600, '92 Jeep Briarwood, '79 Rolls Royce
iPhone integration like the new 2012 models?

Hey! After doing some searching I haven't been able to find my answer.

I currently own a 2005 E320 and was wondering if there was any way to get my iPhone 4S linked with my navigation unit for both phone/texting use as well as my iPod use.

I love the new Mercedes-Benz lineup because they have built-in iPod connectors in either the glove box or arm rest where you just plug in your iPod/iPhone and it immediately syncs up with is and you can even control your music via the nav buttons.

I have read that if you have the split arm rest in your w211 then it is most likely setup for a phone integration. I see no imports, just two buttons. One is a "wrench", and the other is an "i" both light up, and both do absolutely nothing (to my knowledge)

Is there any way to get something installed in my poor ole' car to somewhat match the new Mercedes iPod/iPhone integration systems?

Thanks for the info, and I know you'll be helping a lot more people than just me with the answers to this topic!!!
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:23 PM
  #2  
bernard farquar's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 219
Likes: 26
2011 E350, 1998 ML320
I believe you need to get the "puck with tail". Use the search function, this has been widely discussed.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 08:49 PM
  #3  
Cartronics's Avatar
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 6
From: Atlanta
05 CL65 AMG, 07 Ferrari F430, 03 Range Rover HSE
The puck and tail will not give him everything he is looking for (only phone calls) - however the iTronic BT will do everything you asked for and more: bluetooth phone calls, iPod/iphone control for music, bluetooth music streaming, etc etc.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2015 | 11:31 AM
  #4  
funkle's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
'06 E500 Wagon, BMW Z4 M Coupe, Mini
Sorry to revive this old thread, but this looks like the most recent one about w211 iPhone integration I can find. Cartronics, who made the itronics BT seems to be defunct. The other alternatives I've found are mObridge and Dension. Are there any I'm overlooking? Has anyone used either of these products?
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 11:03 PM.

story-0
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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