What benefit would I get, if any by updating my Command?

petermansell · 23-06-2009, 03:02 PM

Hi all
I’ve a 209 CLK55 AMG registered in July 2003.

I like Command. I particularly like the speed it updates ones position and the duel aspect of the navigation with the map in the centre console and the directions/instruction in the speedometer.

What benefit would I get, if any by updating my Command to the latest version? Does is do full post code? Would I forgo having to put country specific CDs in? Has anyone here updated to the latest version?

Advice appreciated.

Pete

jpwilliams · 23-06-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by petermansell

Hi all
I’ve a 209 CLK55 AMG registered in July 2003.

I like Command. I particularly like the speed it updates ones position and the duel aspect of the navigation with the map in the centre console and the directions/instruction in the speedometer.

What benefit would I get, if any by updating my Command to the latest version? Does is do full post code? Would I forgo having to put country specific CDs in? Has anyone here updated to the latest version?

Advice appreciated.

Pete

Hi Peter,
Why don`t you go straight to Alfie for the professional`s view?

Kind regards
John

petermansell · 23-06-2009, 06:55 PM

Hi John - I thought of that but wanted to hear from the wider community first to see if anyone has updated - and to what benefit

BW

Pete

Alfie · 24-06-2009, 10:46 AM

It is not a trivial task to change the comand unit itself. As your car is a pre facelifted W209 the system is D2B based. the newer DVd comand units are MOST based so there would be a lot of rewiring plus a number of trim changes needed.

You could simply use a newer map disk but this will not give you any more features except possibly TMC and 5 digit postcode input but you may well have that already. The newer disks do have vastly improved road detail though.

23-06-2009, 03:02 PM	#1
petermansell Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kent Car: CLK55 AMG Posts: 252	What benefit would I get, if any by updating my Command? Hi all I’ve a 209 CLK55 AMG registered in July 2003. I like Command. I particularly like the speed it updates ones position and the duel aspect of the navigation with the map in the centre console and the directions/instruction in the speedometer. What benefit would I get, if any by updating my Command to the latest version? Does is do full post code? Would I forgo having to put country specific CDs in? Has anyone here updated to the latest version? Advice appreciated. Pete

24-06-2009, 10:46 AM	#4
Alfie Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Car: C55 Posts: 5,627	It is not a trivial task to change the comand unit itself. As your car is a pre facelifted W209 the system is D2B based. the newer DVd comand units are MOST based so there would be a lot of rewiring plus a number of trim changes needed. You could simply use a newer map disk but this will not give you any more features except possibly TMC and 5 digit postcode input but you may well have that already. The newer disks do have vastly improved road detail though. __________________ Previous; Lots of Mercs........ Current; C55 Black...Fully loaded Comand (Europe) Ltd: We're listed on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

23-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#3
petermansell Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kent Car: CLK55 AMG Posts: 252	Hi John - I thought of that but wanted to hear from the wider community first to see if anyone has updated - and to what benefit BW Pete

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