The past few generations of Mercedes models have seen major advances in driver assistance tech. One of the best options has been the Mercedes Heads-Up-Display (HUD) system, which has been introduced on more models than ever before.
Across the current Mercedes Benz range, a number of models include a HUD system as a standard feature, and on other cars, you need to add the HUD as an optional extra. In this article we’ll cover which Mercedes models have this feature, how much it costs, and whether it’s worth adding to your Mercedes.
Let’s get started!
What is the Mercedes Heads-Up-Display system?
The HUD system in current Mercedes models includes plenty of information to help you check speed, navigation and lane guidance. Using a HUD allows you to focus on the road ahead and find that key info, without taking your eyes off the road.
The Mercedes HUD system isn’t the most advanced, with no details on infotainment or certain vehicle data. Even so, it’s useful to include and makes city driving significantly easier.
How to access the Mercedes Heads-Up-Display system
To turn on your HUD, go into the “Settings” menu on your central infotainment screen. Once there, go to the “Quick Access” menu, and you should have a HUD icon. Simply tap on the icon to turn your HUD on or off.
Once your HUD is on, you can adjust the brightness, content, and position using your steering wheel. Click the home button and then use the scroll button to move through the settings until you reach Heads-Up-Display. Once in that menu, you can change the position of the HUD, how bright it is, and what information it shows.
Does every Mercedes Benz model come with a Heads-Up-Display?
No – only some of the models in the current Mercedes range have HUD capability. On higher spec models, this feature is included as standard, and on mid-range Mercedes vehicles, the HUD is an optional extra.
Below, we’ve covered which models come with a Mercedes HUD as standard and how much it costs to add to other models.
Which Mercedes models have the Heads-Up-Display as standard?
The below list shows all current Mercedes vehicles with a Heads-Up-Display as a standard feature. This means no extra options are required to add the HUD onto your vehicle. As you’d expect, these are some of the most expensive Mercedes Benz models, with starting prices over $100,000
- GLS 63 AMG
- EQS 450
- EQS 580
- Maybach GLS 600
- C 300 Sedan (only available on Pinnacle trim)
- EQS 450 Sedan
- EQS 580 Sedan
- EQS AMG Sedan
- S 500 Sedan
- S 580 Sedan
- Maybach S 580 Sedan
- Maybach S 680 Sedan
- SL 63 AMG Roadster
Which Mercedes models have the Heads-Up-Display as an optional extra?
The below list includes all current Mercedes Benz models where the HUD feature is an optional extra. This means you will have to pay for the HUD separately or as part of an options pack. Below we’ve listed the cost of adding a Heads-Up-Display to the following Mercedes models.
- GLA 35 AMG – $1,100
- GLA 45 AMG – $1,100
- GLB 35 AMG – $1,100
- GLC 300 – $1,100
- GLC 43 AMG – $1,100
- GLC 300 Coupe – $1,100
- GLC 43 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- EQB 300 – $2,000 (part of the Technology Package)
- EQB 350 – $2,000 (part of the Technology Package)
- GLE 350 – $1,100
- GLE 450 – $1,100
- GLE 580 – $1,100
- GLE 53 AMG – $1,100
- GLE 63 S AMG – $1,100
- GLE 53 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- GLE 63 S AMG Coupe – $1,100
- GLS 450 – $1,100
- GLS 580 – $1,100
- E 350 Sedan – $1,100
- E 450 Sedan – $1,100
- E 53 AMG Sedan – $1,100
- E 450 Wagon – $1,100
- CLA 35 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- CLA 45 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- C 300 Coupe – $1,100
- C 43 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- E 450 Coupe – $1,100
- E 53 AMG Coupe – $1,100
- CLS 450 Coupe – $1,100
- AMG GT 43 – $1,100
- AMG GT 43 – $1,100
- C 300 Cabriolet – $1,100
- C 43 AMG Cabriolet – $1,100
- E 450 Cabriolet – $1,100
- E 53 AMG Cabriolet – $1,100
- SL 55 AMG Roadster – $1,100
Which Mercedes models don’t have a Heads-Up-Display option?
Finally, on a handful of their lower spec vehicles, Mercedes don’t offer the option to add a Heads-Up-Display. As automotive technology advances we’d expect this list to disappear, and hopefully we’ll see Mercedes add a HUD option to every car in their range. This is true for their AMG GT series, which are older versions of that model.
- GLA 250
- GLB 250
- A 220 Sedan
- C 300 Sedan
- CLA 250 Coupe
- AMG GT Coupe
- AMG GT C Coupe
- AMG GT Black Series Coupe
Is the Heads Up Display worth buying?
In our opinion, adding a HUD system makes driving so much easier, that it’s an easy recommendation overall. With city driving the Heads-Up-Display helps you to focus on the road when navigating, and it’s easy to check traffic warnings and speed limits on the highway.
The Mercedes HUD option might look expensive, but it’s in line with the cost of adding a HUD onto a BMW model, so we can’t argue with the price. If you’re ordering a Mercedes with the HUD as standard it’s guaranteed to be one of your most used features, and if you’re looking at a model with the HUD as an extra, it’s definitely worth trying out.
Which other Mercedes options should you look at?
With extensive options on most Mercedes Benz models, picking which features you want can be challenging. We’ve covered a few more examples of popular options here, so if you’re interested, check out our guides below:
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The Most Expensive Mercedes Models
Which Mercedes Benz Models Have Ventilated Seats?
Mercedes Warmth And Comfort Package Explained
Which Mercedes Benz Models Have Ambient Lighting?
