God evening I had search and read a lot of retrofit rear camera for W212 models because mine did not coming with it from factory and I learned that’s it’s not even possible to retrofit original camera system with MB parts because I got the NTG 4.5 audio 20 unit no (command) it’s the cheapest system for this car I believe.
Did some research and found aftermarket module from aliexpress that should make it possible. But ditched that because I could not find much information about it.
If you got command system you could retrofit original camera from MB but it’s kind of a procedure and costly.
This it’s kind of the system I found.
- MB original retrofit command system
- Wired China kit
- Wired kit with extern screen
- Wireless with GPS screen
I did choose the Garmin wireless option with GPS as a screen because the original GPS (Becker) it’s literally worthless and costly to upgrade (100€) then i did not have to buy the GPS only as a screen because I really have use for a good GPS.
Things I like with this. GPS and camera for same unit. Really easy install, not much cables to draw inside the car. Quality feels really good and the look from outside seems OEM in my opinion. You don’t have to mess with your original system and it save you a lot of work.
Downside with this solution. When you put in the reverse gear it’s about 2 sec before it’s starts up on the screen and picture quality this that’s should be better. Some may not like the add of another screen but not bother me at all.
Garmin GPS 100€
Garmin Camera 150€
If you have any questions about this Garmin system or some other solution ask and I do my best to answer you.
Video for Garmin install
Did some research and found aftermarket module from aliexpress that should make it possible. But ditched that because I could not find much information about it.
If you got command system you could retrofit original camera from MB but it’s kind of a procedure and costly.
This it’s kind of the system I found.
- MB original retrofit command system
- Wired China kit
- Wired kit with extern screen
- Wireless with GPS screen
I did choose the Garmin wireless option with GPS as a screen because the original GPS (Becker) it’s literally worthless and costly to upgrade (100€) then i did not have to buy the GPS only as a screen because I really have use for a good GPS.
Things I like with this. GPS and camera for same unit. Really easy install, not much cables to draw inside the car. Quality feels really good and the look from outside seems OEM in my opinion. You don’t have to mess with your original system and it save you a lot of work.
Downside with this solution. When you put in the reverse gear it’s about 2 sec before it’s starts up on the screen and picture quality this that’s should be better. Some may not like the add of another screen but not bother me at all.
Garmin GPS 100€
Garmin Camera 150€
If you have any questions about this Garmin system or some other solution ask and I do my best to answer you.
Video for Garmin install