Sat Nav units

[PJH]

On the face lifted W204 the Sat Nav unit is built into the dashboard but W205 has an iPad like unit.
Why have MB done this ?
I prefer the built-in look whereas the 'iPad like' device looks like an afterthought.

 

[whitenemesis]

Totally agree, definitely looks an afterthought. Hence I now drive a Lexus...

 

[clk320x]

Totally agree, definitely looks an afterthought. Hence I now drive a Lexus...

We need pics of it’s dash

 

[PobodY]

Totally agree, definitely looks an afterthought...

I thought that too, but it's mostly the C-Class. - In the larger models it looks less out of place, but it still wouldn't be my pretence.

 

[RonFleet]

Not too keen on it, but I've got used to mine.

 

[Petrol Pete]

I remember the first time I experienced the 'I-pad glued to the dashboard' it was in a hire car in Belgium (B class) . I found I couldn't take my eye off the thing for the first day or so as it was 'in your face' intrusive. I have had a few more since and don't notice it so much . But it is still not something I like the look of, better if it folded away.

 

[markjay]

That's because with the A-Class and B-Class, MB are targeting 'younger audience'. And iPads are 'cool'.

The E-Class and S-Class are for people with less hair where you want it, and more hair where you don't...

And in 2014 the C-Class was officially moved from the latter category to the former

 

[clk320x]

The E-Class and S-Class are for people with less hair where you want it, and more hair where you don't...

I just spat out my food

 

[PobodY]

I just spat out my food

Because you realised it's true?

 

[clk320x]

Because you realised it's true?

Well my E class will be up for sale soon then

 

[GeeJayW]

I liked the built-in sat-nav display in our C204 and didn't much like the stuck-on display in the S205, but it wasn't for me a deal breaker. However, having had the car for a year I now like it, though the nav instructions can be a bit weird.