awjenni

Perhaps someone who has this option could comment on their experiences with it.

A intra-vehicular perfume atomizer and air ionizer??

I have never heard of such a thing. I sounds slightly interesting because of it's relatively low cost compared to most of the usual MB options.

Thanks

Al

JEVA

See post here: https://mbworld.org/forums/glc-class...ml#post6658940

Ignore the bit about their not being a fragrance option...I think he is incorrect.

I guess if you have allergies or are otherwise sensitive to odors, etc it might be worthwhile.

fabbrisd1

I believe the $350 GLC Air Balance Package - for the GLC - adds additional/2nd cabin filter + adds a auto-on ionizer as well.

Donnnn

Air Balance is aimed at China and places with similar air quality.

TSchuettinger

The post above is correct, contrary to some people's belief, the air balance package does in fact come with a fragrance atomizer. Not sure how exactly it works but I do know you either buy already filled vials with various scents they have (which sound excellent) or, you fill up one with your own alcohol based fragrance. It's an awesome option that many other auto manufacturers offer (at least at this price point). Same thing is seen in the 2014-present s class. There is a similar system in the new BMW 7 series. Except in that, it's more advanced because there's several scent you can put in and you can choose which one you want. In my opinion, at night, the leather, illuminated door sills, and ambient lighting from the interior package with the burmester audio system, and air balance package makes for a pretty plush experience that can't be replicated at the same price point with other brands. It's worth an order if you also don't like the the typical car odor known as french fries a la buttcrack.

JEVA

Does anyone actually have (or have had) the air balance package? I have a friend in NY that thinks it's fabulous...interested in hearing others opinions. There aren't many discussions about it online that I can find.

fabbrisd1

Yes - I have delivered GLC w/air-balance and again - please do not confuse GLC Air-Balance/US-models with S-Class Air-Balance/US-models.. US/GLC does not have fragrance..

dieseldoc

I beg to differ with you but it does have fragrance on the us models.

TSchuettinger

It absolutely does!! I've talked to the dealer about it. Even discussed the different scents.

JEVA

fabbrisd1, I'm not sure why you continue to say this? It's on the GLC site, my dealer listed it as an option and others are also sure it's available. Maybe you are confusing models? Not banging on you, just trying to see where the disconnect is since you work at a MB dealer (I think?).

dieseldoc - did you get it on yours?

dieseldoc

I did not order it on my car, but I have seen it on a car. It has the smells just like the S class.

netboy

can I still install / retrofit air balance package?

dieseldoc

Unfortunate, It has to be a factory install.

dieseldoc

I do not want my car to smell like french fries or a buttcrack, but if you do you can buy a bottle of liquid *** from Amazon for your Air Balance system. If will bring out the teenager in you.

netboy

it' just some freaking perfume. maybe I buy a bottle and spray some on the car. anyone know where I can get a sample of the 4 perfume?

JEVA

It's interesting that there isn't a lot of commentary on it from owners one way or another. I actually think just having the ionizing filter (without the scents) would be nice. I asked over on the c-class forum as well since there are a lot more of those out there than GLC's currently on the road. Was this even an available option on the GLK?

mbglc

Hello,

I tested the Air Balance Package with the 2016 S-Class, and it is very nice. The fragrance smells very good, not like other "fragrance" that you can buy in gas station.

About the ionization, I can't tell you so much about it, because I didn't feel the difference.

netboy

it's freaking Mercedes fault !
it listed as "cabin fragrance system".
I don't need to spend 350$ on some freaking perfume.
if they listed as ionic air system then I definitely get it when I ordered the car. I haven't take delivery on the car yet maybe til next week. but I found a car with air balance package, hud, m. Media, night package, 19" wheels, no surround view camera for 4890$ more at different dealer. I don't care about those other options, just not sure it's worth paying 4890$ more to get this air balance package. plus it has no surround view camera, my ordered car does.

ble2716

NO.

JEVA

Surround view is the bomb...I'd totally take that over the air balance option any day. Stick with what you have

TSchuettinger

Gosh that sounds amazing

netboy

or maybe those car alarm shop or custom auto shop able to install /retrofit Air balance package. it' cant be that difficult. haha

JEVA

I think it's the ionizer that would be the tough part.

TSchuettinger

I think the whole thing would be tough. I believe you can change settings with the intensity of the scent on the infotainment system.

netboy

maybe the system is plug and play. you just hook up the cable to the infotainment system.
i emailed 1 dealer about retrofit, no reply (yet).
going to email car alarm shop, custom auto shop, or bodyshop to see what they say. haha
what so tough about ionizer? it' just a system.
i bought this on amazon, i'm not sure if it really works or not.