Wouldn’t touch them with a 30 foot pole would give you a clue! My unfortunate uncle had one of the W211 E class though and it was an absolute dog. Trim rattled and creaked at the slightest bump in the road and I don’t know the exact details but he was shelling out for one repair or another throughout the relatively brief time he owned it. Enough to make him (and me by extension) swear off the brand for life. There were a lot of people who were extremely unhappy with these models and a lot of reports and anecdotes at the time (including an aunt who got a W203 C class) about the shoddy, shoddy quality. They still aren’t doing great in reliability reports, but as far as I’m concerned they’re trash anyway so I wouldn’t consider one either way.
Why are we talking about the Merc and BMW? They have Wireless CarPlay, which is the topic of this thread.
So the better question is why are you bragging about Tesla sales numbers on an Apple forum in a thread about Wireless CarPlay?
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No, it doesn't require a dock.
In fact, I can't make any sense of what you are picturing. Why would a dock be wireless? What is the dock doing if it doesn't have a wire connected to it?
So I am not a doctor, but yes, you are indeed going crazy.
The thing is the Model S is in the price bracket of the S-Class and 7-Series, but it doesn't really compete with them. The interior and features are more competitive with the high-end options in the C-Class and 3-Series or the defaults of the E-Class and 5-Series. The top-end models from Audi, MB, and BMW have dramatically nicer interiors and some impressive automation. For example, since 2013, Audi has offered 25-segment LED headlights which automatically dim segments directed at people or other cars, while the Model S has three-segment (used for illuminating around turns). Infrared cameras (either near-infrared or thermographic, depending on brand) are common on high-end cars, but are not present (or not exposed to the user) on the Model S. The traditional luxury brands have seat cooling systems, massaging seats, better quality switchgear, and more going for them on the interior.
No it was brand new, maybe he wasn’t paying for it under warranty then (I was only about 9 at the time) but the point is it’s a crappy car that was always in having work done to fix one thing or another...
No dock necessary for the alpine unit. I can choose to plug it into the cig lighter to charge it, or just leave it in my pocket. To my knowledge, it is the only available aftermarket wireless CarPlay option. I love mine!
I’d like to know who said this and have them reissue the statement for clarification. I test-drove the A-Class today (as well as the GLE with MBUX) and can confirm that dealerships in both Canada and the US deny all knowledge of wireless CarPlay coming to ANY of their vehicles in the foreseeable future.
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its new MBUX infotainment system will feature support for wireless CarPlay in future vehicles.
The all-new 2019 A-Class will be Mercedes-Benz's first vehicle equipped with the MBUX system when it goes on sale later this year, according to a spokesperson for the automaker's parent company Daimler in Germany. Wireless CarPlay will expand to other new Mercedes-Benz vehicles in 2019, the spokesperson told MacRumors.
The automaker previously announced that the 2019 A-Class will be available in a sedan model in the United States, while a hatchback version will also be sold in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and select other regions. The spokesperson said wireless CarPlay will be available in all of those markets.
A spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz in the United States declined to comment on MBUX's wireless capabilities until midsummer. It's still early, so it's possible the company's exact vehicle and market rollout of wireless CarPlay could change.
Barring announcements from other automakers, Mercedes-Benz will likely become the second to offer vehicles with wireless CarPlay functionality, after BMW rolled out the feature starting with its 2017 5 Series a few years ago. Apple first introduced wireless CarPlay in 2015 alongside iOS 9.
Alpine Electronics also offers an aftermarket infotainment system with wireless CarPlay for self-installations in other vehicles.
Every other automaker that offers CarPlay currently uses a wired implementation that requires connecting the iPhone to the system with a Lightning to USB cable. The platform is available in well over 300 vehicle models, and it's generally considered to be a highly desired feature with strong customer satisfaction.
Article Link: Mercedes-Benz's New MBUX System Will Feature Wireless CarPlay
I have the same question; they want me to trade my SL 400; and only 'some' 'benzes have the wireless charging pad AND wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay. As of early this year I believe only the E had the 'wireless' CarPlay; but that may have changed. Originally Mercedes 'said' it was on all all the A class (like yours Adrian) and then then recanted as far as the USA. No idea why. But the trend is that way... and if your Service Advisor doesn't know call MBUSA and ask that specifically. If you find out please let me know as it matters to me too (getting my 12 Pro Max today). cheers!
