So I never got around to installing the Dynavin unit as it was to complicated to install into a MOST system and I though I was selling my W211.

Anyway, I've decided on keeping my 2003 E320 (W211) benz. So now I want to install the comand system into there. I currently have the audio 50 system installed (I don't know the difference between the APS and non APS). It does not have nav installed, however it is the harmon kardon system. Now I see the comand being sold on ebay including the DVD drive.

Can this be installed into my w211 or not.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BEN...7ed9f6&vxp=mtr

What else would I need? (gps antenna, dvd nav bracket, cables) Where can I find them?

I am just worried about the slight difference in the back of my unit and the back of the comand unit. Pictures below.

 

Head unit is plug and play as long as you have the hk sound

As far as getting the actual gps to work there is a lot more work involved, not sure on the details on that part of the instal

 

Why does having HK audio effect your ability to go to command? I dont think I have HK audio but I have a early 03 W211 with audio 50 and I want to go to command, and add aux in if possible

 

The comand runs off of fiber optics, and so does the HK. So if you have HK then your car has fiber optics layed already. If you didn't you would have to instal fiber optics into your car.

I have the same car and mine has HK sound, just look at the door speaker up front it should be marked "Harman Kardon" if it is, then you are good to go

 

based on all the searching ive been doing I can add a NG2.5 Command by simply purchasing an 09 plus head unit and a 2.5 command adapter and plug a new command unit right in. I assume your refering to the command units which have a seperate nav dvd reader in the trunk, not the new 2.5ng command

I dont think I have HK but im pretty sure even non HK audio systems as long as its a W211 are fiber optic. From what I read if you want command 2.5 with hk you need to buy a new sub and amp, with the old comand pre 2.5 they are plug and play.

Im looking at putting in the new 2.5NG comand so I can have bluetooth and Hd radio ect.

 

i'm not familiar with the newer model comand so i cant really comment on the specifications on that. If there is an adapter to change the traditional wires to fiber optic then sounds like your good to go, but not all 211s came with fiber optic it has to be the HK sound.

i'm running a "euro" nav in mine, but i can attach a puck to run blue tooth for phones and what not, and yes i have the 03-09 comand in mine

 

PM Me - I just did this entire swap a few days ago with my 03 e500 and added

Command 50 that plays DVD & MP3 (AUDIO)
NAV
SAT
AUX

Or does everyone want to see the write up?

 

Write up! I am planning on doing a command NG2.5 from an 09 which I have read is super easy

 

yes! did you take pictures?

 

How did you do MP3 with the Audio 50!!!

 

I'm not entirely sure he's correct calling it a Command 50. There's no satellite option on the Audio 50, is there?