GLE [Official] 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166)

[Giannis]

Then, MB is the first manufacturer to offer retrofitable HUD?

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Don't think so. Here's a new site which offers some historical insights.


We began producing color head-up displays in 2003 and Continental can draw on a wealth of more than a hundred years of experience when it comes to driver information systems. Aside from its own automotive history, Continental has also inherited the experience of automotive suppliers like VDO which have become a part of Continental. The history of Continental’s automotive business began in 1908, when the Parisian firm E. Seignol established a ...

http://continental-head-up-display.com/

 

[Rolf]

MB Accessories now offers a simple after-market head up display (HUD) for the M-Class and GL-Class.

It's part number A 166 906 1402 and dealer installable. Works best with dark dash colors.

The pre facelift B-Class and GLK with the part numbers A 246 906 1801 and A 204 906 5703 may follow.

http:///2014/09/head-up-display-fue...-von-mercedes-benz-nun-erhaeltlich-x166-w166/

Doesn't BMW have something similar on the 2 series Active Tourer as an option?

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Yes, I think so. MBUSA may also offer it on both the CLA and GLA, but I see no announcement yet.
Might still be in testing or was delayed or cancelled for some other reason.

 

[Giannis]

^ Don't think so. Here's a new site which offers some historical insights.


We began producing color head-up displays in 2003 and Continental can draw on a wealth of more than a hundred years of experience when it comes to driver information systems. Aside from its own automotive history, Continental has also inherited the experience of automotive suppliers like VDO which have become a part of Continental. The history of Continental’s automotive business began in 1908, when the Parisian firm E. Seignol established a ...

http://continental-head-up-display.com/

So Continental was the supplied of the HUD systems for the german trio all those years. Very very interesting. Thanks a lot Wolfgang!

 

[Wolfgang]

Suggest to pass on the MB Accessories after market HUD. Looks awful. Seems to be only for diehard HUD enthusiasts.

http:///2014/09/erster-bilder-des-head-up-displays-fuer-ml-und-gl/

 

[lukeswiss]

I can't imagine installing that... my eyes are capable of viewing a few inches south of where it sits anyway.

 

[Rolf]

I think this HUD will appear better at night time driving but during the day that glass little screen and plastic panels will annoy me

 

[tennmb]

One area where this concept is better is in front windshield costs. Apparently having HUD makes the windshield ridiculously expensive.

 

[Merc1]

One area where this concept is better is in front windshield costs. Apparently having HUD makes the windshield ridiculously expensive.

Has the traffic picked up on the C-Class. What is the reaction to the new ML400? I see the S Coupe is on the build your own page now, you have anyone ordering one?

M

 

[Wolfgang]

Interesting comparison:

ML/GLE -- GLK/GLC -- GLA

ML/GLE -- GLK/GLC -- GLA

http:///2014/10/paris-2014-mercedes-benz-und-smart-praesentiert-sich-am-mondial-de-lautomobile-2014/

 

[ThroughandThrough]

I definitely like the GLA rear lights the most.

 

[Merc1]

It is time for the ML to get a facelift. It is one of the few Mercedes products (along with the GLK) that is seriously being left behind in it's respective segment. The ML400 should be become the GLE 450 with the facelift, i.e. the 362hp version of the new 3L turbo V6. Interior needs touching up and teching up.

M

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Coming soon.

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http://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...ass/the-development-of-the-new-m-class-video/

 

[Wolfgang]

Carbodydesign

 

[Giannis]

That on the wall behind, must be alternative interiors, right?

 

[Wolfgang]

Yes, agreed, Giannis. Here's a somewhat better view.

männlich, modern, reduziert, gediegen ---- male, modern, reduced, dignified ---- Mercedes-Benz M-Class

 

[Wolfgang]

G -- M-Class -- GLE Coupe -- GL -- GLA

GLE Coupe -- M-Class -- G-Class

MB Passion