Overview Of The Driver Assistance Package

What Is the Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance Package?

Before we touch on the cars that utilize this impressive package, it's important to ask, "What key features are included in the Driver Assistance Package?" Depending on your model, you will have access to nearly all of the following items:

• Active Distance Assist (DISTRONIC®): Keeps an eye in front of you to automatically slow or speed up based on traffic.
• Active Steering Assist: Detects lane markings, guardrails, and vehicles to accurately steer and keep you centered.
• Evasive Steering Assist: In the case of an emergency maneuver, it helps keep you safe by nudging you away from other obstacles.
• Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function: Checks for vehicles or pedestrians ahead to prevent an incident.
• Active Emergency Stop Assist: Ensures the driver is paying close attention and has their hand on the wheel.
• Active Speed Limit Assist: Guides you toward the speed limit through a simple press of the "Set" button.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist: Looks at ordinary road markings to guide you back into your lane and avoid drift -- first through gentle vibrations and then through selective braking to keep you centered.
• Active Blind Spot Assist: Radar technology senses if someone's coming up on your blind spot and prevents you from changing lanes if it would cause an accident.
• Active Lane Change Assist: By entering DISTRONIC® and activating a turn signal for a set time, the system can carefully guide you into that lane -- given that your hands are on the wheel.
• PRE-SAFE®: A Mercedes-Benz-first program that prepares for a collision through carefully tensing the seat belts, adjusting the front passenger seat, and closing windows and sunroofs.
• PRE-SAFE® PLUS: Adds to the Mercedes-Benz PRE-SAFE® system by preparing you for a potential rear impact and braking to prevent a secondary collision.

Which Mercedes-Benz Models Offer the Driver Assistance Package?

The Mercedes-Benz models that have the Driver Assistance Package are plentiful, ranging from performance-heavy sedans to all-electric SUVs. The following models are just some of the Mercedes-Benz lineup that can be built with this safety-centric add-on package.

• GLA
• GLB
• GLC
• EQB
• C-Class
• E-Class
• CLA
• CLE (Coupe and Cabriolet)
• Mercedes-AMG® GT 43

Some vehicles, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS and S-Class sedans, may not have the Driver Assistance Package available on all trims. Typically, the only models that don't have this package available in the Build tool already have most (if not all) of the driving assistance software built in.

To determine what models qualify for this expansive package, contact our Mercedes-Benz of Atlanta South team. We'll help you build your dream SUV, sedan, or coupe with this vast array of sensors.