There are 3 different solutions available for the new C, GLK, E and E Coupe classes, you can only fit one of them and it depends on the head unit you have.
iPod kit. This is the basic iPod kit that works with all head units and provides an iPod connection (normally in the main glovebox). The iPod is controlled from the steering wheel controls and the instrument cluster display. This can be connected to the Mercedes iPhone cradle with a the iPhone->iPod kit lead we list in the shop.
Media Interface - also known as UCI or Universal Communications Interface - this interface provides a connection for an iPod/iPhone, USB memory stick or 3.5mm input. It is currently a factory fit only option although shortly we will have a retrofit kit. It only works with cars with Audio-50-APS or COMAND-APS (i.e factory fit navigation systems) - even if you have this option factory fitted you will still need to purchase a lead set to connect your device (see Media Interface cable set). The socket is in the top of the main glovebox on the side near the centre console. This can also be connected to the Mercedes iPhone cradle with the iPhone->Media Interface lead we list in the shop.
UMI - this is a retrofit navigation system, iPod/iPhone and USB interface for cars with the Audio-20 only - it uses the car's existing display. This can not be connected to the iPhone cradle, and the version we supply only contains European maps. This is soon to be released for the W212/W207 new E class.
If your car was specified with the Media Interface (which allows iPod, aux-in and USB connection on the Model Year 2009 audio units which have built in phone systems), you will have a MI connector in the glovebox or centre glovebox, into which you plug the appropriate cable set, or a different extension lead to connect to an iPhone/iPhone3G phone cradle.
This is the standard cable set for the A, B, C, CLS, E, GLK, SL. SLK class vehicles allowing connection of an iPod (or iPhone for music functionality), or a USB stick, or a 3.5mm aux jack for other non iPod music players.
This is the Mercedes iPod kit for the new Mercedes C class (W204) including GLK, E Class (W212) and E Class Coupe (W207) with any Mercedes audio system installed.
Would you like to upgrade your C-Class's Audio 20 CD to a multimedia centre with Satellite Navigation ?
Do you want to navigate, stream music, and connect up your MP3 player or USB stick, your iPod or iPhone to your Audio 20-CD ?
This is the ultimate Mercedes Benz C class genuine retrofit system, it will only take 2-3 hours to retrofit and lets you control all these functions from the Audio-20 and the existing colour screen that your vehicle has.
This is the Mercedes cradle that can be stuck into the glovebox to hold an iPhone, iPod Touch, nano with video or new Classic secure whilst driving. It is suitable for any of the IPOD kits.
You don't need this but we recommend you do use it as it stops rattles and protects your iPhone/iPod.
This is the cable to connect the iPhone phone cradle to the Mercedes iPod kit.
This version is for pre MY2009 A/B/CLC/W211-E/CLS/ML/GL/R or the W204-C, W207-E Coupe & W212 E class ipod kits.
It is not suitable for the W211-E, CLS, SLK and NTG2.5 (MY2009) cars (A/B/CLC/W211-E/CLS/ML/GL/R) (with iPod kit part nr B6 782 45 58 , B6 782 45 59 and B6 782 44 96)
It replace the exising iPod connection lead, thus it is no longer possible to connect an iPod, you must use the iPhone.
This is the cabling that you need to install to connect a Mercedes Media Interface as found in the new C class and GLK and the Model Year 2009 cars to the Mercedes iPhone phone cradle to allow control of the iPod functionality of the iPhone from the stereo controls.