Mercedes-Benz does not generally offer optional LED displays for real-time telemetry data as part of the standard or AMG steering wheels. However, there are integrated systems and displays available in higher-end models like the AMG GTR, AMG E63, and AMG GT, which include digital dashboards and MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment systems that can display various performance metrics.
Options for Real-Time Telemetry:
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AMG Track Pace System:
- For certain AMG models, the AMG Track Pace system is available, which provides real-time telemetry and performance data. This system includes parameters like lap times, g-force, speed, braking, and cornering performance. While this data is typically displayed on the central infotainment screen or digital cockpit, it is not typically available directly on the steering wheel.
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MBUX System:
- The MBUX system integrates a large digital display and allows for customizable interfaces, including performance data, navigation, and infotainment. In AMG models, you may see performance telemetry integrated within the MBUX, but it will be shown on the central screen, not as an LED display integrated directly into the steering wheel.
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Aftermarket Telemetry Displays:
- Some performance-focused owners or racing enthusiasts choose to install aftermarket telemetry systems with HUDs (Heads-Up Displays) or digital instruments that can be mounted on the dashboard, windscreen, or integrated into the vehicle’s existing system. These systems can show real-time telemetry such as lap times, g-forces, power/torque outputs, and other metrics.
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Custom Steering Wheel Displays:
- While OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) systems from Mercedes-Benz do not typically integrate telemetry data directly into the steering wheel, some aftermarket customization options might offer LED or OLED displays embedded into the steering wheel for telemetry data. These systems are not factory-installed but can be installed for a high-performance or racing-inspired look. For example, companies specializing in racing parts may offer steering wheels with integrated digital displays that show things like gear selection, lap times, and RPM.
Why Mercedes-Benz Doesn’t Include Real-Time Telemetry in the Steering Wheel:
- Focus on Safety: Steering wheels are primarily designed for control and safety. Adding complex displays or systems may distract the driver, particularly in everyday driving conditions.
- Centralized Display: Mercedes-Benz and AMG typically centralize telemetry data into the digital cockpit or MBUX screen for better visibility and interaction, ensuring drivers can focus on driving while accessing data without distraction.
Conclusion:
Mercedes-Benz and AMG vehicles typically do not offer real-time telemetry data directly on the steering wheel itself, but they do offer high-performance systems like the AMG Track Pace and MBUX infotainment system, which display telemetry data on a central screen. For a more racing-inspired setup, aftermarket solutions might offer LED telemetry displays for the steering wheel, but these would not be part of the official Mercedes-Benz options.