Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Module for Mercedes NTG 4.5 4.7 W204 W212 W166 (MK-014)

🔰 Premium Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5 / 4.7 (2011–2015)

🧭 Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5 / 4.7 CarPlay Integration Overview

Modernize your Mercedes-Benz cockpit without removing the factory head unit or altering the classic dashboard layout with the Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5 / 4.7 CarPlay & Android Auto Integration Kit by Skycarstereo.

Specifically engineered for factory COMAND Online NTG 4.5 and NTG 4.7 systems found across Mercedes-Benz production lines from 2011 to 2015, this retrofit upgrade is an internal interface module designed to work with your original hardware rather than replacing the display. It projects high-definition wireless smartphone connectivity directly onto your factory central screen.

This compact, concealed interface box introduces a dedicated digital interface featuring Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Smartphone Screen Mirroring, and USB Multimedia playback. It bridges the modern connectivity gap on mid-generation Mercedes models, delivering real-time maps and lossless streaming while keeping your original central COMAND rotary knob, steering wheel controls, factory backup camera, and audio systems 100% operational.

Ultimately, it provides an invisible, non-invasive technological leap, elevating your daily commute and long-distance grand touring without altering the prestige, interior aesthetics, or collector value of your Mercedes-Benz.

🚗 Ultra-Detailed Vehicle Compatibility & Factory Configurations

This CarPlay Integration Module is custom-engineered to interface with Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5 and NTG 4.7 architectures (characterized by the Becker MAP PILOT cradle in the glovebox on Audio 20 or the integrated SD card slot on COMAND). Verify your vehicle model, production year, and original NTG system before ordering:

• Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176, 2012–2015 Pre-Facelift): A180, A200, A250, A45 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246, 2011–2014 Pre-Facelift): B180, B200, B250.

• Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204 / S204 / C204 Facelift, 2011–2014): C180, C250, C300, C350, C63 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (C117 / X117, 2013–2014 Early): CLA180, CLA200, CLA250, CLA45 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W218 / C218 / X218, 2011–2014 Pre-Facelift): CLS350, CLS500, CLS550, CLS63 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212 / S212 Sedan & Wagon Facelift, 2012–2015): E200, E250, E300, E350, E400, E550, E63 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe & Convertible (C207 / A207 Facelift, 2012–2015): E250, E350, E400, E550.

• Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463, 2012–2015 Facelift): G500, G550, G63 AMG, G65 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (X204 Facelift, 2012–2015): GLK250, GLK300, GLK350.

• Mercedes-Benz ML-Class & GL-Class (W166 / X166, 2012–2015): ML350, ML500, ML550, ML63 AMG / GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172, 2011–2015): SLK200, SLK250, SLK350, SLK55 AMG.

• Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231, 2012–2015): SL400, SL500, SL550, SL63 AMG.

• ✔ Factory Display Retention (Crucial Feature): Does NOT replace your factory 5.8-inch, 7.0-inch, or 8.0-inch dashboard screen. The module intercepts the video signal directly behind the head unit via a 4-pin round HSD LVDS cable, preserving factory dashboard finish.

• ✔ Premium Sound System Compatibility: Fully compatible with standard audio, the Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound System, and the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG High-End Sound System. Audio feeds cleanly through the factory AUX or AMI (Media Interface) channel, maintaining uncompromised soundstage dynamics.

• ✔ Dual-System Switching: Seamlessly toggle between original Mercedes-Benz COMAND menus and the new CarPlay/Android Auto interface with a long-press of the physical “C” (Clear) button or “BACK” button located right next to the COMAND rotary dial.

💡 Why Upgrade to an NTG 4.5 / 4.7 CarPlay Module

Factory NTG 4.5/4.7 navigation systems rely on outdated internal hard-drive maps without live crowd-sourced traffic, and native Bluetooth cannot run modern streaming apps directly on the dash. This CarPlay retrofit module provides immediate practical benefits:

• Real-Time Navigation: Stop relying on obsolete Mercedes navigation data. Run Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps complete with live traffic routing, speed camera warnings, and accurate arrival times.

• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Eliminate tangled charging cables and bulky phone mounts. Your smartphone pairs automatically via 5.8GHz Wi-Fi as soon as you start the engine.

• Lossless Audio Streaming: Enjoy your curated music collection, podcasts, and audiobooks on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or YouTube Music directly through your factory amplifier and speakers.

• Hands-Free Voice Assistant: Dictate messages, make hands-free calls, or set route destinations safely using Siri or Google Assistant without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

🔧 OEM Integration Reference

This unit functions as an internal/external retrofit module that installs cleanly behind the COMAND head unit or inside the lower dashboard cavity. The dashboard wood/aluminum trim, climate control dials, and dashboard clock remain completely untouched.

• Wiring Compatibility: Uses vehicle-specific Mercedes-Benz Plug-and-Play harnesses. Connects in-line with the factory 4-pin LVDS video lines and main Quadlock harnesses with zero cutting, splicing, or modification of original vehicle looms.

⚙️ Key Features (Wireless System, Mirroring, USB)

• Dual-Band Wireless Connectivity: Equipped with high-speed 5.8GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 chips to ensure instantaneous pairing and lag-free audio/navigation transmission.

• Smartphone Screen Mirroring: Supports AirPlay (iOS) and Autolink (Android) to project streaming applications, web browsers, and media directly onto the dashboard screen.

• USB Multimedia Playback: Features a dedicated USB port for playing lossless audio files (FLAC, WAV, MP3) and 1080P video directly from a flash drive.

• Control Method Retention: Navigate the CarPlay interface using your factory central COMAND rotary wheel, directional joystick, and multi-function steering wheel buttons.

• Integrated Equalizer / Audio Tuning: Features independent EQ sound adjustment options to tailor the audio profile to the vehicle’s acoustic cabin.

🔩 Seamless OEM Integration

• ParkAssist & Camera Retention: Automatically triggers the factory backup camera, 360-degree surround-view system, and Parktronic parking distance sensors the instant reverse gear is engaged.

• Aftermarket Camera Input: Includes dedicated RCA video inputs to add aftermarket front-facing parking cameras or specialized camera feeds if your Mercedes lacked them from the factory.

• Full Vehicle Data Preservation: All native Mercedes-Benz vehicle settings, climate readouts, and maintenance service monitors remain accessible in their original format.

🛠️ Installation Notes

• Harness Type: Plug-and-Play direct installation harness tailored specifically for Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5 / 4.7 4-pin round LVDS systems.

• Audio Routing: Requires the vehicle’s factory AUX or AMI (Media Interface) to be selected as the sound source on the original COMAND audio menu for audio output. (If your car has NTG 4.5 without AUX enabled, it can be activated easily via the factory engineering menu without dealer coding).

📊 Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Hidden Retrofit Interface Module

• Platform Support: Mercedes-Benz COMAND / Audio 20 NTG 4.5 & NTG 4.7 (2011–2015)

• Smartphone Compatibility: Wireless & Wired Apple CarPlay, Wireless & Wired Android Auto

• Additional Functions: AirPlay / Android Mirroring, USB Media Playback

• Control Interface: Factory COMAND Rotary Controller, Steering Wheel Buttons

• Camera Inputs: Supports OEM 360°/Backup Cameras + Aftermarket Front/Rear RCA Inputs

❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will this replace the screen in my C250, E350, or ML350?A: NO. This is an invisible interface module. Your original factory dashboard display, housing, and dashboard trim remain 100% stock.

Q: Does this kit support the Harman Kardon Logic 7 or Bang & Olufsen sound system?A: YES. The module outputs clean stereo audio directly into the factory audio architecture, fully utilizing your existing amplifier, subwoofers, and surround speakers with uncompromised sound fidelity.

Q: How do I switch between the original Mercedes system and CarPlay?A: You can switch between original Mercedes-Benz menus and the CarPlay interface at any time by pressing and holding the designated factory “C” (Clear) or “BACK” button next to the COMAND rotary knob.

Q: Will my factory backup camera and 360-degree cameras still work?A: YES. The system yields priority to the factory Parktronic sensors and OEM rear/360 camera feeds whenever reverse gear is engaged.

Q: Do I have to cut any original vehicle wires?A: NO. The harness is engineered to be 100% plug-and-play, connecting directly with factory terminals. The entire modification is fully reversible back to factory condition.

📦 Package Includes

• 1 x Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5/4.7 Multimedia Interface Module Box

• 1 x Vehicle-Specific Plug-and-Play Power/CANBUS Harness

• 1 x 4-Pin Round LVDS High-Definition Video Cable

• 1 x 5.8GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna

• 1 x USB Extension Cable (For wired connection and media playback)

• 1 x Audio / AMI Interface Cable

• 1 x Step-by-Step Installation Manual

🌟 Summary

The Skycarstereo Mercedes-Benz NTG 4.5 / 4.7 Retrofit Module is the definitive modernization upgrade for owners of the C-Class (W204), E-Class (W212/C207), CLA-Class (C117), CLS-Class (W218), and ML/GL (W166) from 2011 to 2015. By integrating wireless smartphone connectivity into your vehicle without modifying the exterior look of your dashboard, it marries contemporary functionality with classic German luxury.

Featuring Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, screen mirroring, complete retention of Harman Kardon / Bang & Olufsen sound, and seamless factory COMAND rotary knob navigation, this upgrade ensures your Mercedes-Benz remains modern, connected, and effortless on every drive.