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Digital Instrument Cluster Upgrade for Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205

$540.00

Compatibility: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 models from 2014–2021 with an original analog instrument cluster. The original center display and head unit configuration must be confirmed before ordering.

Programming Required: Vehicle matching and programming must be completed after installation using XENTRY & DAS software together with a C4, C6 or VCI diagnostic tool.

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    *Car Year

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 NTG 5.0 and NTG 5.5 digital instrument cluster upgrade kits, required components and installed results

W205 Digital Instrument Cluster Upgrade

W205 digital instrument cluster upgrade is designed for Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 vehicles with an original analog instrument cluster. This retrofit upgrades the original mechanical instrument cluster to a full LCD digital instrument cluster.

Two upgrade configurations are available. The required components depend on the original multimedia system, center display size and head unit version.

Configuration 1: Original NTG 5.0 Small Center Display

This configuration is intended for vehicles equipped with the original NTG 5.0 head unit and small center display. The vehicle requires a complete NTG 5.5 and digital instrument cluster conversion.

  • NTG 5.5 center display
  • Apple CarPlay box
  • NTG 5.5 head unit
  • LCD digital instrument cluster
  • Decoder
  • Required wiring harnesses
  • Instrument cluster bezel

Configuration 2: Original NTG 5.5 Large Center Display with Apple CarPlay

This configuration is intended for vehicles already equipped with an NTG 5.5 head unit, large center display and Apple CarPlay. Only the LCD digital instrument cluster and matching instrument cluster bezel need to be replaced.

  • LCD digital instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster bezel

Vehicle Coding and Adaptation Required

This product is not plug-and-play. Vehicle matching, coding and system adaptation must be completed after installation.

Programming requires XENTRY & DAS software together with a compatible Mercedes-Benz diagnostic tool, such as C4, C6 or VCI.

Compatibility Confirmation

Please provide the vehicle VIN, original instrument cluster photo, center display photo and center console photo before ordering. Compatibility must be confirmed by the original vehicle configuration, not by model year alone.

Important Notice

Mercedes-Benz names and vehicle codes are used only to identify product compatibility. Professional installation and programming are required.

Professional installation is required.

This upgrade is not plug-and-play. The installation process depends on the original vehicle configuration.

For original NTG 5.0 small-center-display vehicles: the NTG 5.5 head unit, center display, Apple CarPlay box, LCD instrument cluster, decoder, wiring harnesses and instrument cluster bezel must be installed.

For original NTG 5.5 large-center-display vehicles with Apple CarPlay: only the LCD instrument cluster and matching instrument cluster bezel need to be replaced.

After installation, vehicle matching and programming must be completed using XENTRY & DAS software together with a C4, C6 or VCI diagnostic tool.

Before ordering, please provide the VIN, original instrument cluster photo, center display photo and center console photo for compatibility confirmation.

CompatibilityMercedes-Benz C-Class
Chassis CodeW205
Model Years2014–2021, depending on original vehicle configuration
Original Instrument TypeAnalog mechanical instrument cluster
Upgraded Instrument TypeLCD digital instrument cluster
Available ConfigurationsNTG 5.0 small center display full upgrade; NTG 5.5 large center display digital cluster upgrade
NTG 5.0 Small Display UpgradeNTG 5.5 center display, Apple CarPlay box, NTG 5.5 head unit, LCD instrument cluster, decoder, wiring harnesses and instrument cluster bezel
NTG 5.5 Large Display UpgradeLCD instrument cluster and matching instrument cluster bezel
Apple CarPlayAdded by CarPlay box for the NTG 5.0 small-display upgrade; required as an existing feature for the NTG 5.5 large-display configuration
Programming RequiredYes, vehicle matching and programming are required after installation
Programming SoftwareXENTRY & DAS
Programming HardwareC4, C6 or VCI diagnostic tool
InstallationProfessional installation and programming required
Compatibility CheckVehicle VIN, original instrument cluster and center display configuration must be confirmed before ordering

Q: Is this upgrade suitable for every Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205?
A: No. This upgrade is designed for W205 vehicles with an original analog instrument cluster. Compatibility depends on the original center display, head unit version and vehicle configuration.

Q: How many upgrade configurations are available?
A: Two configurations are available: an NTG 5.0 small-center-display full upgrade and an NTG 5.5 large-center-display digital cluster upgrade.

Q: What is required for a vehicle with the original NTG 5.0 small center display?
A: The complete upgrade requires an NTG 5.5 center display, Apple CarPlay box, NTG 5.5 head unit, LCD digital instrument cluster, decoder, wiring harnesses and instrument cluster bezel.

Q: What is required for a vehicle with an NTG 5.5 large center display and Apple CarPlay?
A: For this configuration, only the LCD digital instrument cluster and matching instrument cluster bezel need to be replaced.

Q: Does the NTG 5.0 small-display upgrade include Apple CarPlay?
A: Yes. This configuration includes an Apple CarPlay box as part of the complete upgrade solution.

Q: Can I select the NTG 5.5 large-display configuration if my vehicle does not have Apple CarPlay?
A: No. This configuration is intended for vehicles already equipped with an NTG 5.5 head unit, large center display and Apple CarPlay. Please confirm the original vehicle configuration before ordering.

Q: Is this product plug-and-play?
A: No. Vehicle matching, coding and system adaptation must be completed after installation.

Q: Is programming required after installation?
A: Yes. Programming is required for both upgrade configurations after the hardware installation is completed.

Q: Which software and diagnostic tools are required?
A: Programming requires XENTRY & DAS software together with a compatible Mercedes-Benz diagnostic tool, such as C4, C6 or VCI.

Q: Is professional installation required?
A: Yes. Professional installation is required because the upgrade involves component replacement, wiring, vehicle coding and system adaptation.

Q: What information should I provide before ordering?
A: Please provide the vehicle VIN, original instrument cluster photo, center display photo and center console photo. This information is required to confirm the correct upgrade configuration.