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Among the digital features is an immersive cockpit that turns the new Mercedes-Benz into a multimedia center. Photo from mercedes-benz.co.uk
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology, which has a range of up to 713 km and a claimed average energy consumption of 14.9–18.8 kWh/100 km with 0 g/km CO₂, was presented at the IAA Mobility conference in Munich. The company also showed the all-electric CLA, which made its world debut earlier this year.
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Both lines feature an “advanced” digital cockpit and connectivity enhanced by Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis, the foundational platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The automaker and the tech giant said their collaboration reflects the digital transformation of the automotive industry and confirms their shared commitment to creating “seamlessly” connected and intelligent systems that drive innovation in current and future generations of Mercedes-Benz as part of their vision of future mobility.
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The collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership spanning multiple generations of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. At the heart of the collaboration is the integration of the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform and Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF into the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX). The companies say these platforms are designed to deliver scalable digital capabilities that enhance flexibility, personalization, convenience and continuous innovation throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
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“At Mercedes-Benz, we strive to create digital experiences that are as intelligent as they are intuitive,” said Magnus Östberg, Chief Software Officer. “The integration of the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform as a key element of our own MB.OS operating system allows us to offer customers a fully connected, high-performance experience in the cabin of our latest vehicles.”
Digital capabilities include an immersive cockpit that transforms the new Mercedes-Benz into a multimedia center on wheels with support for multiple high-quality displays, photorealistic interfaces, 3D navigation with augmented reality and gaming. Audio processing technologies from Qualcomm Technologies provide the foundation for features ranging from AI-based voice interaction to dynamic soundscapes and Dolby Atmos surround sound.
The Digital Cockpit uses AI to learn and adapt to the user’s preferences, offering proactive, contextual recommendations and natural, hands-free interactions. Built-in connectivity enables fast and reliable data exchange between the car and the cloud in real time, delivering a personalized experience that enhances comfort, safety and convenience. Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platforms support secure, high-speed 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
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“Our long-standing partnership with Mercedes-Benz reflects Qualcomm’s growing influence in the automotive industry and our shared commitment to innovation,” said Nakul Duggal, general manager of automotive and industrial solutions and embedded IoT at Qualcomm Technologies. “Together, we are improving the in-car experience with scalable, high-performance platforms and introducing AI-powered capabilities to the CLA and GLC. As Mercedes-Benz accelerates its electrification and digitalization strategy, we look forward to continuing to work together to deliver smarter, safer and more personalized mobility solutions that fit the future of driving.”
