Can this be true?
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From: Los Angeles, CA
2000 ML320
as of now, NOPE.....but u never know. They may add it in the future
but why on an S550. I'm too busy having fun with the features on my s550 to even watch movies in the car. The COMAND system gets u bz.
but thats just me.
but why on an S550. I'm too busy having fun with the features on my s550 to even watch movies in the car. The COMAND system gets u bz.
but thats just me.
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From: Atlanta
2004 S55
Originally Posted by Clarence
There is no rear seat DVD entertainment system available on the S550?
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...tics.0007.html
The online manual available for the S:
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...iebsanleitung/
has a section on the RSE system where you can learn a lot more.
Jeff
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From: Atlanta
2004 S55
Originally Posted by Sauceboy01
OMG, i cant beleive it! OMG!!
- It will be pricey, something like $5K-$6K according to the rep I spoke with. The reason is because rather than just using an alternate headrest with the lcd display built-in, the entire seat back is different to accommodate the lcd. By the way, the lcds are 8" each vs the standard 6.5" for headrest mounted displays which may explain why they couldn't just go the inset in the headrest route.
- From the description and the user manual detail, it appears that it's a single disc player only. It's mounted in the rear armrest along with the playback controls. There could be some separate option for a DVD changer in the trunk or a way to use the in-dash DVD changer to feed the screens, but I haven't seen it. That rear armrest also has 2 aux A/V inputs though for separate sources.
- Not 100% sure on this one, but you may not be able to control the RSE system from the COMAND controls up front. Why would you want to do this? If you have kids too young to use the controls themselves, it's nice to be able to start the system for them up front. I can do this now in my wife's Range Rover Sport and it makes the system a lot more useful to keep them occupied, especially on longer trips.
Jeff
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From the pics,
in the German Owners Online Manual, it looks exactly like the system already in the R. with fancier controls in the center armrest, of course.
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S500 LWB ( W221 ) - CL63 Biturbo ( W216 ) CL 55 Kompressor ( W215 Sold ) C43 AMG ( W202 Sold )
Originally Posted by rgbyhkr
Just so we don't get hopes/expectations up too high, there are a few potential downsides.
- It will be pricey, something like $5K-$6K according to the rep I spoke with. The reason is because rather than just using an alternate headrest with the lcd display built-in, the entire seat back is different to accommodate the lcd. By the way, the lcds are 8" each vs the standard 6.5" for headrest mounted displays which may explain why they couldn't just go the inset in the headrest route.
- From the description and the user manual detail, it appears that it's a single disc player only. It's mounted in the rear armrest along with the playback controls. There could be some separate option for a DVD changer in the trunk or a way to use the in-dash DVD changer to feed the screens, but I haven't seen it. That rear armrest also has 2 aux A/V inputs though for separate sources.
- Not 100% sure on this one, but you may not be able to control the RSE system from the COMAND controls up front. Why would you want to do this? If you have kids too young to use the controls themselves, it's nice to be able to start the system for them up front. I can do this now in my wife's Range Rover Sport and it makes the system a lot more useful to keep them occupied, especially on longer trips.
Jeff
- It will be pricey, something like $5K-$6K according to the rep I spoke with. The reason is because rather than just using an alternate headrest with the lcd display built-in, the entire seat back is different to accommodate the lcd. By the way, the lcds are 8" each vs the standard 6.5" for headrest mounted displays which may explain why they couldn't just go the inset in the headrest route.
- From the description and the user manual detail, it appears that it's a single disc player only. It's mounted in the rear armrest along with the playback controls. There could be some separate option for a DVD changer in the trunk or a way to use the in-dash DVD changer to feed the screens, but I haven't seen it. That rear armrest also has 2 aux A/V inputs though for separate sources.
- Not 100% sure on this one, but you may not be able to control the RSE system from the COMAND controls up front. Why would you want to do this? If you have kids too young to use the controls themselves, it's nice to be able to start the system for them up front. I can do this now in my wife's Range Rover Sport and it makes the system a lot more useful to keep them occupied, especially on longer trips.
Jeff
Just to make you feel better the standard price for the W221 is £69,770.00 = $ 121,400.00 and the Long Wheel Base Model is £73,770.00 = $128,350.00.
And to make you feel even better our fuel is nearly £4.00 a Gallon = $ 7.00. Exchange Rate £1.74 to the $. What do you think ?
Regards,
Peter.
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From: Washington, DC
98 Ford Explorer Limited, 2007 S550 LE
Originally Posted by Mercedes22
In the UK the rear seat entertainment system is £3,200.00 = $ 5,600.00.
Just to make you feel better the standard price for the W221 is £69,770.00 = $ 121,400.00 and the Long Wheel Base Model is £73,770.00 = $128,350.00.
And to make you feel even better our fuel is nearly £4.00 a Gallon = $ 7.00. Exchange Rate £1.74 to the $. What do you think ?
Regards,
Peter.
Just to make you feel better the standard price for the W221 is £69,770.00 = $ 121,400.00 and the Long Wheel Base Model is £73,770.00 = $128,350.00.
And to make you feel even better our fuel is nearly £4.00 a Gallon = $ 7.00. Exchange Rate £1.74 to the $. What do you think ?
Regards,
Peter.
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From: Atlanta
2004 S55
Originally Posted by akburton
Unless I had kids, which I seriosly doubt I would have riding in my Benz.
Jeff
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From: Oakton, VA
Originally Posted by rgbyhkr
Nothing wrong with kids in an MB. Of course, now that mom has an RRS with RSE, my S55 isn't as fun for them as it used to be. After seeing how much it helps keep them calm even in heavy traffic, RSE is a must have for me going forward.
Jeff
Jeff
Does anyone know approx. when this feaure will be introduced in the U.S.?
