Wolfman

4G. Already have that in our 2017 SL

quantira2

Heard a new version of the DOG is out dated 6/20. Anyone have a copy?

HSCLA

HSCLA

nothing significant in the 06202017 update


Revision History
General Information
2 Date
Changes
04/19/2017
Publish preliminary DOG
04/24/2017
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT updates, updated AMG Track Pace App Screens, Added 753 Wheel for AMG models
04/26/2017
Updated description for steering wheels
05/15/2017
Minor correction to P.54 on AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT description
06/06/2017
Minor Corrections, Headlamps changed to ULTRA WIDE BEAM, Wood/Leather AMG Performance Steering Wheel not Available in MY18
06/20/2017
Deletion of 870 CD pre wiring from standard equipment due to availability delay

BeachBunny

4G LTE, confirmed. They're taking the radio/infotainment system straight out of the E-Class, which has had 4G LTE for 2 years now. This is also why there's no CD/DVD player in the new S, as the new E was designed without it.

For US cars, sadly, we're stuck with Verizon Wireless' crappy signal and the MB apps haven't gotten any better. You just get to access them faster, if you can get a signal. Everywhere else in the world, the car can use your phone's internet connection.

alphainfinity

Why is the US the only location that is limited to the 4gLTE built into the car?

BeachBunny

Verizon Telematics a.k.a. mBrace. Other countries have MercedesMe, which lets you do everything via Bluetooth, like unlock the car with your phone, remote parking, TuneIn, Pandora, etc., without having to pay an additional monthly fee.

For some reason, MBUSA thinks we actually want mBrace and all of the kludgy apps.

I forget which model of MB it was, but I remember reading someone's post where they did Euro delivery and the VPC didn't update the radio software and their car still had all of the Euro features. At some point later, the dealer did update it and mBrace overwrote all of the fun Euro features.

syswei

This my personal speculation, but I theorize that like other differences (such as service intervals, US vs Europe), decisions by MB USA are driven by revenue/profit considerations.

Radman991

Its good to see that at least it's 4G LTE. I have had Verizon wireless for years so can live with that. Hate that you can't tether your own phone to the car. Don't know if I will keep subscribed to mbrace. I'm already paying for similar service in my phone and can use the phone for a hot spot. Have to see if Apple play will make me think differently.

BenzV12

New Bentley is hideous and over priced car .I would not buy a car with a VW Beettle headlamps ,those "aforeposted" (I know such a word doesn't exist yet but you get it )Bentley had a better styled front end wise

DABRONX

Hideous and overpriced? Really? Their new interior is stunning especially with the available options and lack of going full tv screen like everyone else did. I do not like the BMW big grille situation but lets be serious the S class is old and dated. They destroyed the Mulsanne with that chrome grille and I guess its trickle down. Look at the 7 and the Bentley will look better.

From what I have read look for the big Benz to have a similar grille as the Asian market is what is demanding them.

I would never buy a car in these interim refreshed years unless you have to.

absent

You are in a a very tiny minority with these opinions above, a tiny minority for a reason since it is wrong in every regard.