S5504maticowner

This question is for my experienced S550 buyers and tenured S550 owners,

Can you easily tell if an S550 (07 or 08 model) has either the P2 or P3 option from just looking into the interior of the vehicle? I asked this in case I decide to buy from an auction or to prevent getting robbed of options from a dealer who prints false specs.

Not exactly sure if the vehicle vin displays all the options either.

QuadBenz

For P2 vehicles, if you look in between the navigation screen and the speedometer area at the vertical stack of buttons, you'll see a button that disables/enables Parktronic.

For P3, if I'm not mistaken, it includes Night View Assist (not 100% on this) and if equipped, it'll have a switch for this next to the headlamp controls.

emilner

A quick way to see p2 is to look for the ventilated seat button on the door, if it has it then more than likely it has p2. Also, do non p2 cars have the little square on the door handles that you use to lock the car with keyless go? If they do not have the square then that is an immediate telltale since keylass go only comes with p2 or better...

QuadBenz

Ventilated seats are part of P1, included in P2 and P3.

Only Keyless Go equipped vehicles have the square cut-out on the door handles.

S5504maticowner

I guess the only indicator that its a P2 is the keyless go square on the door handle.

RajwanyS550

the best indicator is the Night vision button, situated on the left of the headlite switch. this is the easiest indicator. good luck

dmbordoni

although night vision can be a stand alone option, its a good indicator of the P3.

cablvr

IIRC - there is a facility somewhere on the MB (or MB Germany) website that allows you to print a vehicle's DNA if you have the VIN. Sorry, no link.

emilner

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the ventilated seats, but most cars I have seen that have the V seats have P2.

It sounds like you can automatically tell a car has at least P2 just by looking at the door handles though....

Polar Bear

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I was wondering if anyone has a list of options archived on the 2007-08 cars that are included with the P2 and P3 options?

Also, can the COMAND software in the 2007/08 models be upgraded by the dealer/SDS to include the current functionality of 2011? Is this show by the "Video" option being listed on the top menu strip?

Thank you

until the end

this is the p's and prices
P1 Package - $1,250
Heated driver and passenger ventilated seat climate controlled; Electric trunk/hatch pull down
P2 Package - $2,860
Parking distance sensors front, rear and radar; Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking and includes ignition starter; Card key power locks; Includes: [P01] P1 Package
P3 Package - $6,190
Parking distance sensors rear and camera; Night vision; Driver and passenger active/massage seat; Includes: [P02] P2 Package
i hope i helped you

Polar Bear

Excellent info - thank you for taking the time to respond!

Looks like I will shoot for a P3 since I am addicted to the active seats. They really make a difference on a long trip adjusting automatically to ones seating position.

bshad74

Even though i do see camera in top middle of the windshield- any idea whats going on? Can one install the switch?

bshad74

Guys,

Is it still possible to add night vision and lane change/Distronic systems on my old s550? if yes what are we talking about in $$ ball park at the dealer?

Thanks,

07CL550Benz

If you're looking to add Night Vision I am parting out a 2010 S600 and have the camera and switch. Send me a message if interested.

artim808

Does night vision retrofit require new windshield as well?

Polar Bear

Yes.

It is also worth noting that the facelift W221 has pedestrian detection and lane keep assist, and uses a different camera than the 2007-2009 model years.