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Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Retrofit for Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 & GLC X253
Upgrade your original Mercedes-Benz infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while retaining the factory display and original vehicle controls.
This CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit interface is designed specifically for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 and GLC X253, model years 2016–2019, equipped with the NTG5.0 system.
Enjoy navigation, music, calls, messages and compatible smartphone apps directly through your vehicle's original multimedia system.
✅ Vehicle Compatibility
- Compatible with Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205.
- Compatible with Mercedes-Benz GLC X253.
- Designed for vehicles from 2016 to 2019.
- Requires the original Mercedes-Benz NTG5.0 infotainment system.
Before ordering or installation, please confirm your vehicle model, year and chassis/VIN information. The original infotainment system must also be verified to ensure that the correct MMI interface is supplied.
📱 Wireless & Wired CarPlay and Android Auto
Connect your smartphone and access compatible applications through the original Mercedes-Benz display.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay.
- Wired Apple CarPlay via USB.
- Wireless Android Auto.
- Wired Android Auto via USB.
- Access compatible navigation, music, calls, messages and smartphone apps.
- Retains operation through compatible factory steering-wheel controls and the original Mercedes-Benz controller.
📷 Reversing Camera Compatibility
- Supports compatible OEM reversing-camera systems.
- Supports compatible aftermarket CVBS reversing cameras.
🖥️ Factory Display Resolution Adjustment
The interface can be configured according to the original 7-inch or 8.4-inch Mercedes-Benz display.
Resolution settings are adjusted using the configuration switches located on the rear of the MMI interface. Follow the markings and installation instructions supplied with the module to select the correct display setting.
🔊 Bluetooth Audio & Factory Microphone
For compatible NTG5.0 vehicles, audio is transmitted through the vehicle's original Bluetooth audio system.
1. Activate the vehicle's original Bluetooth system and pair with “DC_Audio_BT”.
2. Connect your smartphone to the MMI interface Bluetooth connection shown as “CAJA...”.
3. Once correctly connected, the vehicle's factory microphone can be used for compatible CarPlay and Android Auto calls.
NTG5.0 vehicles generally do not rely on an AUX input for this installation. Audio is transmitted using the vehicle's factory Bluetooth audio system.
Before ordering, please ensure that your Mercedes-Benz has factory Bluetooth audio functionality to avoid audio compatibility issues.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Compatibility | Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 & GLC X253, 2016–2019 with NTG5.0 |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless & wired USB |
| Android Auto | Wireless & wired USB |
| Vehicle Controls | Compatible factory steering-wheel controls and original controller |
| Camera Support | Compatible OEM reversing camera & CVBS aftermarket camera |
| AHD Camera | Not supported |
| Bluetooth Audio | Factory Bluetooth / DC_Audio_BT |
| Audio Transmission | Through compatible factory Bluetooth audio |
| Multimedia | USB music, video and compatible media |
| Display Compatibility | Original 7-inch or 8.4-inch display |
| Dimensions | Approx. 5.72 × 5.72 × 1.15 inches |
| Connection | USB and vehicle-specific Plug & Play wiring |
📦 What's Included?
- 1 × CarPlay & Android Auto MMI interface
- 1 × Vehicle-specific Plug & Play wiring harness
- 1 × USB cable
- Installation instructions / connection guidance
⭐ Why Choose This Mercedes-Benz CarPlay Retrofit?
- Adds modern Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality without replacing the original Mercedes-Benz display.
- Supports both wireless and wired smartphone connectivity.
- Designed to integrate with compatible factory controls and steering-wheel buttons.
- Vehicle-specific Plug & Play installation with no unnecessary modification of the original dashboard.
- Compatible with supported OEM and CVBS reversing cameras.
- Technical compatibility assistance available when required.
TOP TAKTIL Compatibility Support
Unsure whether your Mercedes-Benz uses the correct NTG5.0 system? Send us your vehicle model, year and a clear photo of the original dashboard/display before ordering and our team can help you verify compatibility.
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