Is a Mercedes-Benz without a display screen considered a low-end model?
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Mercedes-Benz without a display screen is considered a low-end model. Introduction to Automotive LCD Display Screens: The vehicle computer display screen, also known as the multi-information display screen, presents part of the vehicle computer's data through screen display. It generally shows driving information and multimedia information. Functions of Automotive LCD Display Screens: Most vehicle computer displays show data such as average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, outdoor temperature, average speed, driving time, and single-trip mileage, allowing drivers to instantly grasp vehicle information. There is no need to apply a protective film to the automotive LCD display screen, as it is unlikely to be hit by hard objects during normal use. Simply wipe it clean with a cloth when it gets dirty.
A Mercedes-Benz without a display is mostly a base model. I once drove a friend's old C-Class base version, which indeed had no large screen—just a simple radio with buttons. While it was functional to drive, it didn't look very premium. However, it depends on the model. For example, the base A-Class comes without a screen, while the higher trim has one. Nowadays, most new cars come with a standard screen, so if a newer Mercedes lacks one, it's definitely a base model. Of course, some older cars don't have screens due to technological limitations of their time, not necessarily because they're base models. Always check the configuration sheet before buying, as the presence of a display has become one of the key differentiators between high and low trims.
As a Mercedes-Benz owner, I feel that the absence of a display usually indicates a base model. Last time I accompanied a friend to look at cars, the salesperson directly said that models with large screens are high-end versions costing tens of thousands more. Although base models don't have screens, their prices are reasonable, and they drive just as comfortably. However, nowadays even entry-level Mercedes-Benz models like the A-Class come with at least a small screen; completely screenless versions are rare. If you encounter one without any screen, it's mostly an older model or the absolute base version. It's like smartphones with or without touchscreens—the functional differences are significant, but the core driving experience doesn't vary much.
