Mercedes CLA Class Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Retrofit – C118 X118

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade for Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupe & X118 Shooting Brake

Upgrade your Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupe or X118 Shooting Brake with fully integrated Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality while retaining the original factory Mercedes infotainment system, controls and display.

This OEM-style retrofit allows seamless smartphone integration directly through your vehicle's existing screen and controls, giving you access to navigation, music streaming, handsfree calling, messaging, Siri, Google Assistant and much more — all whilst maintaining the factory appearance and functionality of your Mercedes infotainment system.

Whether you drive a CLA 180, CLA 200, CLA 220, CLA 250, CLA 35 AMG or CLA 45 AMG, this upgrade brings modern smartphone connectivity and enhanced infotainment functionality whilst preserving the premium Mercedes driving experience.

Professionally supplied and fitted by Uchiha Customs in Bristol, this upgrade maintains the factory look and feel of your interior whilst dramatically improving everyday usability, navigation and entertainment.

Key Features

• Fully integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit for Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 and X118 models

• Retains original Mercedes display, controls and factory menus

• Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay support

• Android Auto compatibility for supported Android devices

• OEM-style integration with factory appearance

• Crystal-clear audio quality with premium interface components

• Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps and live traffic navigation support

• Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, BBC Sounds and more

• Siri and Google Assistant voice control functionality

• Handsfree calling and messaging integration

• Automatic Bluetooth connection when entering the vehicle

• USB media playback and phone charging support

• Compatible with factory front and rear cameras

• Compatible with factory parking sensors

• Full operation using Mercedes factory controls

• Seamlessly switch between Mercedes and CarPlay systems

• CE Approved / FCC Certified / RoHS Compliant

• Professional installation available

• 1-year warranty and ongoing technical support

Apple CarPlay Integration

Enjoy a modern smartphone experience directly through your Mercedes-Benz CLA infotainment display.

Access your favourite apps, navigation, music, messages and calls safely whilst driving using the factory controls and steering wheel buttons. Apple CarPlay brings modern connectivity to your CLA C118 or X118 without compromising the original Mercedes driving experience.

Compatible with:

• iPhone 5 and newer

• Latest iOS versions

• Wireless connection mode

• Wired connection mode

Popular applications include:

• Apple Maps

• Google Maps

• Waze

• Spotify

• Apple Music

• WhatsApp

• Audible

• Podcasts

• BBC Sounds

Android Auto Integration

Android Auto transforms your Mercedes infotainment system with intelligent voice controls, real-time navigation and seamless smartphone integration.

Use Google Maps with live traffic updates, stream music, make calls, send messages and control everything using voice commands or factory Mercedes controls.

Popular Android Auto features include:

• Google Maps navigation

• Google Assistant voice control

• Spotify integration

• Handsfree communication

• Live traffic information

• Music streaming services

• Messaging integration

Full Mercedes OEM Integration

Unlike many aftermarket multimedia systems, this retrofit works alongside your original Mercedes system rather than replacing it.

All original vehicle functions remain operational, including:

• Factory Mercedes infotainment system

• Original Mercedes controls

• Steering wheel controls

• Parking sensors

• Vehicle settings

• Original Mercedes menus

• Factory cameras

• Vehicle information displays

You can easily switch between the factory Mercedes interface and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto whenever required.

Vehicle Compatibility

Designed for Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupe and CLA X118 Shooting Brake models.

Compatible with:

• CLA 180

• CLA 200

• CLA 220

• CLA 250

• Mercedes-AMG CLA 35

• Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

If you are unsure whether your vehicle is compatible, simply contact Uchiha Customs with your registration number or VIN and we can verify compatibility before purchase.

Professional Mercedes CLA CarPlay Installation in Bristol

At Uchiha Customs, we specialise in OEM-style retrofits, Apple CarPlay upgrades, Android Auto installations and vehicle technology enhancements.

Every installation is professionally completed with careful integration into your Mercedes-Benz infotainment system, ensuring a clean factory-style finish whilst maintaining full OEM functionality.

Our upgrades are designed to retain the original driving experience whilst introducing the convenience of modern smartphone connectivity.

DIY Self-Install Option

Prefer to install the system yourself?

We also offer selected Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit kits as a DIY self-install package for customers with installation experience.

Each kit includes the required hardware, interface module and wiring needed for installation whilst retaining full factory Mercedes functionality and OEM-style integration.

DIY kits are ideal for:

• Experienced vehicle enthusiasts

• Workshops and installers

• Customers located outside Bristol

• International customers

• Trade supply

Technical support is available should assistance be required during installation.

Please Note

Professional installation is recommended for customers unfamiliar with vehicle electronics, infotainment systems or interior trim removal.

This upgrade is designed to enhance your existing Mercedes infotainment system whilst retaining factory functionality and should be viewed as an OEM-style retrofit rather than a replacement of the original Mercedes platform.