Over-the-air (OTA) software update brings enhanced navigation, AI-powered voice assistant, and Offroad Track to over two million vehicles globally.

Key Highlights of the MBUX 2.6 Software Update

• Google Satellite View adds high-resolution, bird’s-eye imagery for easier navigation
• Live Alternative Routes with Electric Intelligence helps EV drivers plan efficient journeys with charging stops
• Offroad Track enables drivers to record, share, and relive 4×4 adventures
• ChatGPT integration expands voice assistant functionality to three million vehicles
• Entertainment Package Plus is now purchasable via the Mercedes-Benz Store in-car

Smarter Navigation with Google Satellite View and Live Alternative Routes

Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the in-car experience with the global rollout of MBUX 2.6, introducing powerful new navigation tools:

Google Satellite View

Now available on select models, this feature provides a top-down, high-resolution view of surroundings, powered by Google Maps. It’s especially useful for navigating rural or unfamiliar areas with limited visual cues.

• Available for models with 2nd- and 3rd-gen MBUX (including EQS, EQE, GLE, GLC, S-Class, and more)
• Requires Digital Extra “Satellite View” activation

Live Alternative Routes with Navigation with Electric Intelligence

This function delivers real-time route optimization for EVs, incorporating essential charging stops and traffic data to maximize efficiency.

• Available on EVs with 2nd-gen MBUX, including EQS, EQE, EQB, EQA, and G-Class
• Routes dynamically adjust based on traffic, distance, and estimated charge times

MBUX Voice Assistant Gets Smarter with ChatGPT

The MBUX Voice Assistant now features ChatGPT, expanding its capabilities to deliver more natural, conversational responses. Powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, it can answer a wide range of knowledge-based queries—from current events to science and entertainment—while recognizing follow-up context for deeper interactions.

Key Benefits:

• Available on 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-gen MBUX systems (software version E.800+)
• Already showing 6x higher usage rates since rollout began
• Keeps drivers informed and engaged—hands-free

Explore and Share Off-Road Adventures with Offroad Track

Off-road enthusiasts now have a new digital tool: Offroad Track, part of the Mercedes-Benz Stories app. This feature lets drivers discover, record, and share 4×4 journeys, complete with real-time vehicle telemetry and on-the-go video.

What It Offers:

• Sync video and telemetry data (GPS, elevation, slope angle, etc.) into a single adventure clip
• Upload and explore community-driven off-road routes
• Compatible with smartphone dash mounting for filming
• Available for AWD models with 2nd-gen MBUX (G-Class, EQS SUV, EQE SUV, GLS, GLE, GLB, GLA)

Availability by Feature and Model

Feature	Available On
Google Satellite View	G-Class, EQS, EQE, EQB, EQA, GLS, GLE, GLC, GLB, GLA, S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, B-Class, A-Class, CLE, AMG GT, AMG SL (with Navigation Premium)
Live Alternative Routes for EVs	G-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, EQE SUV, EQB, EQA (with 2nd-gen MBUX)
ChatGPT Voice Assistant	All MBUX vehicles from first-gen onward (starting with version E.800)
Offroad Track	G-Class, EQS SUV, EQE SUV, GLS, GLE, GLB, GLA (AWD + hard disc navigation required)

Future-Proofing the Mercedes-Benz Digital Experience

This latest MBUX 2.6 OTA update is part of Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to delivering continuous digital enhancements post-purchase. By integrating advanced features like AI-powered voice interaction and immersive navigation tools, the brand ensures its vehicles stay at the forefront of in-car innovation.

“Our latest MBUX 2.6 software update introduces exciting new features over-the-air. Updates to our navigation technology, Mercedes-Benz Stories app and MBUX Voice Assistant further enhance the in-car digital experience for our customers.”
— Magnus Östberg, Chief Software Officer, Mercedes-Benz AG