Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Seamless connection, non-stop entertainment

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class stands out as an iconic member of the Mercedes-Benz brand, over the years it has ushered many innovations that have become resonant with generations of Mercedes-Benz users around the world. The current E-Class model continues this trend by spearheading a new digitalization and networking era in current Mercedes-Benz models. The infotainment system equipped with COMAND Online is one of the major features of the E-Class. One of its many highlights is the wireless integration of smartphones.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced effortless integration of the smartphone into the E-Class's infotainment system by means of capacitive aerial coupling and wireless charging. This means that mobile phones can be charged wirelessly and at the same time connected to the vehicle's exterior aerial.  This dispenses with the need to find a plug and connect a cable. This is made possible via Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, an innovation that makes the customer's smartphone become the digital vehicle key with which the car can be locked and unlocked as well as started.

This integration is enhanced with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, vehicles equipped with COMMAND online can use Apple's smartphone-based infotainment system CarPlay^® as well as Google's Android Auto™. If a corresponding smartphone is connected by USB, the customer can, if desired, switch to the CarPlay^® or Android Auto interface. In addition to COMAND Online, the Audio 20 USB/GPS infotainment systems are available. Like COMAND Online, they come with a Bluetooth^® hands-free system and also have internet capability with a Bluetooth^®-capable mobile phone with mobile phone card and data option. This allows internet surfing without restriction when the vehicle is stationary. With COMAND Online, the Mercedes-Benz apps can also be used while driving. COMAND Online also offers integrated hotspot functionality. It allows passengers in all seats to connect different WiFi-capable devices, such as laptop or tablet computers, to the internet.

 Another highlight is the modern-style navigation and up to the minute live traffic information provided via the infotainment system. The Audio 20 GPS offers entry-level navigation on an SD card. It can be optionally supplemented with the Garmin^® MAP PILOT navigation system. COMAND Online with its own fast 3D hard-drive navigation, topographical map display, photo-realistic 3D buildings and 3D map rotations makes for a special sensory experience. The system presents its content interactively and its features include an animated compass. Live Traffic Information allows the reception of up-to-the-minute and accurate traffic information, which is updated by the system every two minutes on the GARMIN MAP PILOT SYSTEM or COMAND Online. Taking the current vehicle location into account when requesting traffic information also ensures that the enquiring vehicles receive all the traffic information of relevance to them. The received traffic information is based on so-called "Floating Car Data" ‒ the key technology for precise acquisition of traffic data.

The Frontbass system in the E-Class delivers a special listening experience as standard. It uses the space in the cross-member and side member of the body structure as a resonance chamber for the bass speakers. The standard audio system has an output of 4 x 25 watts and seven speakers. The Burmester^® surround sound system is optionally available for superior listening pleasure. It drives 14 speakers with a 9‑channel DSP amplifier and a total system power of 640 watts. All the speakers are additionally optimized for performance with the premium sound system. Alternatively, audiophiles can opt for the new Burmester^® high-end 3D surround sound system. This treats the occupants to a listening experience reminiscent of the acoustics in a concert hall, for this second-generation sound system additionally uses four roof speakers – two in the front and two in the rear area of the roof. The effect: reflections, which come off the ceiling in a concert hall, are incorporated in the same authentic manner into the sound design of the E-Class. By contrast, other 3D sound systems dispense with roof speakers and use appropriate algorithms to simulate a 3D sound.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class continues to be a standard bearer for generations of discerning motorists over the decades and the new E-Class adds to this tradition with ground breaking technological improvements in previous models. Drivers can now enjoy innovative infotainment functions in the E-Class like the Bluetooth pairing device, wireless charging, extended vehicle data and settings, Wi-Fi hotspot, LINGUATRONIC voice control and smartphone integration for Android and Apple phones. The E-Class is available in authorized Mercedes-Benz showrooms and dealerships across Nigeria. For inquiries, please contact 08030798985, 08099998375/6

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