I recently received my custom 2004 E320 and I did not opt for the navigation system which I know wish I had added. Does anyone know if it is possible to order and install the mercedes navigation functionality in my car?

Thanks,

-Pete

 

it's not available anymore as additional equipment on your model because of too many complicated job to do.

ask your dealer, USA version might be available.

 

Consider getting a Garmin unit. See 'em at www.garmin.com

It won't look as pretty as an in-dash MB unit, but they're not exceedingly ugly. There are advantages to getting a Garmin or other self-contained unit that you should consider:

- It's a whole lot cheaper than the MB unit (when you could get an MB unit).

- It's portable. You can use it in any car, boat, bicycle (can't use the 26XX series on a bicycle but other models you can). Airplane, too, if you get the right one.

- It's easily updated with free patches from Garmin's Website.

I have one StreetPilot 2610 and use it in all of my vehicles. The 26XX series auto-calculates routes and gives voice commands during navigation. It has all the info you need to drive around like where and when to turn, get food, fuel, a tow, lodging, go shopping, see points-of-interest, but it doesn't have a person you can call through the unit if you're mentally challenged and can't figure it out. You don't get charged monthly for anything, though.

I have two Rino 120 FMRS radio/GPS combo handheld units to use outdoors on camping/fishing/hunting trips. I let someone use the second one if I'm not alone. These can be used in a vehicle as well. In fact, I use one on the dash of my Jeep when I'm romping it through the woods somewhere because I keep US Forest Service-type topographic maps loaded on them.

 

It is best to consider an aftermarket navigation, you can choose from DVD-units (which allows you to watch videos, even when you drive, just that its illegal), or the Garmin navigations Lugnut mentioned.
There is another alternative, if you have a PDA, and that'll work too.
I use a PDA (with built-in GPS receiver) running Microsoft Pocket PC with Destinator navigation software.
It is accurate for most of the time, but when driving in to the cities with tall building around, signals may be interfered.

 

You lose the portability I like most about Garmin and other units like yours, but if you drive mostly in cities with tall buildings and often lose the GPS signal, Garmin has the StreetPilot 2650 that solves that problem. It uses "dead reckoning" while the signal is lost. From your last known GPS-determined position it calculates your current position based on the car's direction and speed over time. The 2650 must be installed professionally (Garmin sells this model only to installers).

 

means they integrate it with the steering angle sensor and wheel speed sensor.
good technology.
benz uses this as a backup. but calibration is needed for the wheel everytime a tire is replaced.

 

I'm sorry. It's the Garmin model 2660 that uses dead reckoning.

It's connected to the vehicle's speedometer and back up lights. Apparently it has its own compass so it doesn't need to know the steering angle. I'm not sure if that's best since my "real" compasses go a little goofy around tall metallic things like skyscrapers (small metallic things too). On the other hand, the wheels don't always follow the steering angle like when driving on icy roads, but the speedometer isn't true either if the drive wheels spin ... and on and on ...

More importantly, the dead reckoning cable can be disconnected from the unit and the unit can be used in other vehicles. It just won't use dead reckoning if the GPS signal is lost, so it is indeed portable.

 

hello
yes you can install OEM dvd navigation unit in trunk all plug in and play if you need any help installation instruction etc. let me know

 

I just bought an OEM DVD nav head unit from a wrecked E320 and installed it into my 2003 E320 but for some reason its not work. The screen keep flash a few time and nothing display. I'm not sure if the head unit have problem or not.
Here are some question I hope you could help me answer.
1. is it simple as plugnplay? does the car already prewired antenna for NAV?
2. What unit in the trunk are you talking about? I didn't look at the trunk in the wrecked car so I'm not sure what in there.
3. What is the white port (like computer parallel port) in the back of the head unit are for? nothing plug to it when i took the unit out.
4. Please do send me the installation instruction.
5. What is the green round port in the back of the HU are for? My guess is for XM radio antenna.

Please help

 

1. Yes, is very simple and prewired. MB use antenna for cell phone and GSM from the same place.
2. You MB need separate navigation unit, located in trunk (under cover on the left side).
3. Thats RGB video output signal and data for MB rear monitor
4. Not problem
5. This is for TV tuner COAUX cable connector for tv / video.