- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- 4G
- IPS
£469.00inc. VAT, free delivery
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- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- 4G
- IPS
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C218 W218 12.3 inch Android Screen with Wireless CarPlay and 4G
SKU: QBMH2450M12CLS
£469.00
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Key specifications
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Kryo 260, 8-core, 2.0GHz)
- GPU
- Adreno 610 GPU
- Memory and storage
- 8GB LPDDR4 RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM
- Operating system
- Android 14
- Screen
- 12.3” 2K (2400×900) Nano-Texture IPS Screen
- Connectivity
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 4G LTE, Dual-Band WiFi (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
Functions
- Wireless Apple CarPlay: read more below
- Android Auto: read more below
- 4G LTE: read more below
- Wi-Fi: read more below
- Bluetooth: read more below
- IPS screen: read more below
- DAB radio (with an add-on): read more below
- Steering wheel controls: read more below
- Split screen: read more below
- Screen mirroring: read more below
- GPS navigation: read more below
- Dash cam (DVR) input: read more below
What you need to fit this
1 · In the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 X AMI Cable
- 1 x Audio Box
- 1 x Fix Mount
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x Installation Instruction
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Mini Speaker
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x User Manual
- 6 x Screws
- LVDS Cable
A 12.3 inch 2K Android 14 screen for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C218 and W218 (2014-2017) with COMAND APS NTG 5.0, 5.1 or 5.2. You can switch between Android and the original COMAND system, so the factory controls, camera and parking sensors stay while you gain wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G.
- Switch between Android 14 and the original COMAND system at any time
- Wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
- 12.3 inch 2K (2400×900) IPS screen with anti-glare nano-texture glass
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 with 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM
- Steering wheel controls, factory camera and parking sensors all kept
- 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1
Android and COMAND side by side
This screen is for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C218 and W218 (2014-2017) with the COMAND APS NTG5.0/5.1/5.2 system. You'll recognise it by a 4-pin LVDS port or the New Telematic Generation 5.0/5.1/5.2 interface. For NTG4.0 cars, choose the XTRONS QBMH2440M12CLS; for NTG4.5 or NTG4.7, the QBMH2445M12CLS.
You can swap between the Android 14 interface and the original COMAND system whenever you like. COMAND control, the factory camera and parking sensors carry on as before, and the CANbus connection shows speed and fuel level information.
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Your iPhone connects to CarPlay without a cable, so maps, music, calls and messages come up on the wide screen while the phone stays in your pocket. Siri takes requests by voice.
Your iPhone connects on its own when you start the car, so there's no cable to plug in. It needs an iPhone with wireless CarPlay support; check yours in Settings > General > CarPlay. A cable still works when you'd rather charge on the way.
Wireless Android Auto
Android phones connect wirelessly too. Google Maps and music apps appear in a layout made for driving, and Google Assistant handles destinations and messages by voice.
Maps, calls, messages and music from your Android phone appear on the car screen, with Google Assistant for voice control. It needs a phone with Google services, which most Android phones have. To connect without a cable, the phone must support wireless Android Auto too.
12.3 inch 2K IPS screen
The 12.3 inch IPS display has a 2400×900 resolution with 8-bit colour depth. Nano-texture glass with an anti-reflective coating cuts glare, so the map stays readable with the sun on it.
The screen is fully laminated and touch-sensitive, and it handles 2K video and split-screen navigation.
Split screen
The wide screen can show navigation alongside another app, so you can keep the route on view while choosing music.
Global 4G LTE
A 4G LTE module gives the unit its own data connection with a SIM card, for streaming and live navigation without tethering to your phone. A 4G antenna is in the box.
A SIM card in the head unit gives it its own internet connection for maps, traffic and streaming, so it doesn't need your phone's hotspot. You supply the SIM and the data plan; a data-only SIM is usually the cheapest way to do it.
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) connects the screen to a hotspot or home network for app downloads and updates.
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.1 connects your phone for audio streaming and calls.
Steering wheel controls
The original steering wheel controls keep working through the CANbus integration, including volume, track skip and COMAND navigation. No reprogramming is needed.
Your steering wheel buttons keep working with the new unit, either through a CAN bus decoder or by teaching the unit each button. Check which your car needs before ordering. A few buttons may do nothing if the unit has no matching function.
DAB radio
The unit supports an external DAB tuner, sold separately, for digital radio stations.
Digital radio gives clearer sound and more stations than FM where there's DAB coverage. It needs a DAB aerial: a stick-on windscreen aerial is the usual choice, or a splitter if your car already has a combined FM and DAB aerial.
Screen mirroring
Screen mirroring puts your phone's display on the 12.3 inch screen for apps that don't run in CarPlay or Android Auto. It's best used when parked or by a passenger.
Mirroring shows your phone's whole screen on the car screen, unlike CarPlay and Android Auto, which show apps designed for driving. It usually needs a companion app on the phone, and paid video streaming apps often block it.
Dash cam support
A dash cam (DVR) can be added to record the road ahead and view the footage on the screen. It's sold separately.
Recordings from a dash cam show on the car screen, live or played back. It needs a USB dash cam made for Android head units; an ordinary dash cam with its own screen won't connect this way. Mount the camera behind the mirror, clear of your view.
Performance
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Kryo 260, 8-core, 2.0GHz) with 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM runs Android 14. Several apps can run together without stutter, and the unit is rated for -30°C to +80°C.
Works with
What's in the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 X AMI Cable
- 1 x Audio Box
- 1 x Fix Mount
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x Installation Instruction
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Mini Speaker
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x User Manual
- 6 x Screws
- LVDS Cable
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Kryo 260, 8-core, 2.0GHz) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
| Memory and storage | 8GB LPDDR4 RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Screen | 12.3” 2K (2400×900) Nano-Texture IPS Screen |
|---|
| Connectivity | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 4G LTE, Dual-Band WiFi (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Navigation | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo |
| Power supply | DC 9.4V–15.8V, Max Current: 15A |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Dimensions | 312mm x 135mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.30kg (Gross) |
- Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C218 (2011-2018)
- For Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C218 / W218 (2014-2017) with NTG 5.0/5.1/5.2 System
- This unit ONLY works with the original Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C218 / W218 COMAND APS NTG5.0/5.1/5.2 system which has the following features: a 4-pin LVDS port or a New Telematic Generation 5.0/5.1/5.2 UI.
- Please buy XTRONS QBMH2440M12CLS if your vehicle comes with NTG4.0.
- Please buy XTRONS QBMH2445M12CLS if your vehicle comes with NTG4.5, or NTG4.7.
| Make | Model | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | CLS-Class (C218) | 2011–2018 |
The screen is a plug-and-play fit, connecting with the supplied ISO wiring harness, LVDS cable and fix mount. For sound, plug the XTRONS USB audio box into the car's USB port and select the matching Media Interface in the NTG menu.
Which CLS models does it fit?
The CLS-Class C218 and W218 (2014-2017) with COMAND APS NTG5.0/5.1/5.2. NTG4.0 cars need the QBMH2440M12CLS, and NTG4.5 or NTG4.7 cars the QBMH2445M12CLS.
Will my steering wheel buttons still work?
Yes. Volume, track skip and COMAND navigation controls are kept through CANbus integration, with no reprogramming.
Can I still use COMAND?
Yes. You can switch between Android 14 and the original COMAND system.
How does the sound get to the car's speakers?
Plug the USB audio box into the car's USB port and select the matching Media Interface in the NTG menu.
Full specification from XTRONS
XTRONS's own pages for this product, as the manufacturer publishes them. Open any of them at full size to zoom in.
