C280's with different controls above Tape/Cd decks ??

[drayon]

Why do some C280's have this center control panel

(this one has leather i assume its an elegance 1995)

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While other C280's have these controls above the tape/cd deck

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Im trying to decipher firstly the difference between the controls and secondly which C280's have these, Classic, SportLine or Elegance or simply feature of year 95 or 96.

Anyone like to chirp in?

best

[jnenad16]

the first one is a stock mercedes radio/tape deck. it came with every mercedes made between 1992(?) and 1997(?). the second one is an aftermarket stereo, alpine from what i can make out of the picture.

[jnolte]

the first one they stopped doin in 1996 and switched to the lower style controls or the dials.


THe second one is the digital klima kontrol and the cd player is a Alipine..after market

[jstrat85]

95's and down have the first pic, 96's and up have the second pics. thats when mercedes changed there interiors. "the new look";)

[drayon]

Thank u for the concise replies.

[Brabus]

Like what others have said... it just depends on the model year when Mercedes changed the HVAC controls. I believe after 1996 it has the newer updated controls.