WITSON HV5517 7 Inch Android 16 Car Stereo for Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230 2005-2009 OEM Style GPS Navigation Player Wireless CarPlay Android Auto 4G WiFi DSP

WITSON HV5517 7 Inch Android 16 Car Stereo for Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230 2005-2009

WITSON HV5517 is a 7 inch OEM style Android 16 car stereo built for the Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230, model years 2005-2009. It replaces the factory radio with an Android multimedia head unit that keeps the original dashboard shape, the original wiring harness and the original steering wheel buttons, and adds wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE, WiFi, GPS navigation and DSP audio tuning. The panel is moulded from the factory bezel, so the install reuses the original clips and no cutting or adapter frame is needed.

1. Vehicle Fitment - Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230 2005-2009

The unit covers the cars listed below. If your car sits outside the year range, or the centre console has been changed, send us a photo of the dashboard and we will confirm the correct version and harness before you order. Right hand drive cars are supported with the same unit.

2. Product Details

Official product photos of the WITSON HV5517

The photos below are the original product photography published on our main site, not a render and not a stock picture: the front panel in the Mercedes Benz trim, the connector side, the wiring diagram with every plug numbered, the harness, the mounting points and the configuration sheet. They are the same files a buyer sees on witson.com, so the unit on this page and the unit on the manufacturer site can be compared one to one.

3. Key Features

• 7 inch OEM style panel - matches the original Mercedes Benz centre console, no cutting or filling, factory clips reused
• Android 16 with an octa core CPU - smooth split screen navigation, music and phone calls at the same time
• Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto - phone mirroring without a cable, voice control through the factory microphone position
• Built-in 4G LTE and dual band WiFi - live traffic, online music, app updates and remote support without a phone
• Built-in GPS navigation - offline and online maps, turn by turn guidance, Google Maps and Waze ready
• DSP audio tuning - EQ with time alignment and preset sound scenes, 4 x 45W output
• Factory steering wheel buttons - kept working through the included CANBUS module, trip information stays on screen
• Reverse camera and 360 ready - camera input on board, 360 panorama chip optional

4. Main Functions in Pictures

The six posters below are the same artwork we hand to distributors and installation shops. Each one covers a single selling point, so a buyer can check the panel shape, the phone connectivity, the covered car list, the connector layout and the box contents before ordering.

The whole package in one picture

This is the poster we send to distributors for shop windows and catalogues: 7 inch OEM panel, Android 16 system, wireless CarPlay and the plug and play harness.

OEM style panel that keeps the factory dashboard

The panel is moulded from the original bezel, so it uses the factory clips and the dashboard keeps its factory shape. No cutting, no filler, no adapter frame.

Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G and DSP audio

Phone mirroring without a cable, live navigation on 4G, hands free calling over Bluetooth, and a DSP with time alignment so the cabin sounds tuned rather than loud.

One unit covers the whole car range

The fitment poster lists every car this unit is built for, so a workshop can check the year range before it quotes the job.

Multi angle structure - what the unit looks like on the bench

Front, side, rear and connector side views before installation, so an installer can compare the connector layout with the factory radio before placing the order.

Real unit, harness, CANBUS box and accessories in the box

Photographed as shipped: head unit, vehicle specific plug and play harness, CANBUS decoder, external microphone, GPS antenna, USB cables and reverse camera cable.

The platform in detail - the five functions buyers ask about most

These five sheets are the platform posters we print for the catalogue. They are identical on every HV5 and HV7 unit because the hardware and the firmware are shared: the UI themes, the DSP, the 4G and WiFi module, the USB and SD handling and the Bluetooth stack. What the poster shows is what the unit in this listing does.

17 switchable UI themes

The launcher ships with 17 themes and two colour modes, so the screen can be set to match the dashboard instead of glowing blue in an amber cabin. Wallpaper, icon set, dock layout and the day / night switch are all changeable, and the theme survives a firmware update.

DSP with 32 band EQ and time alignment

A real DSP, not a tone control: 32 band equaliser, preset scenes for driver or all seats, time alignment in centimetres, high pass and low pass crossovers and 4 x 45 W output that drives the factory speakers without an extra amplifier.

Built-in 4G LTE and dual band WiFi

A SIM slot on the harness gives the unit its own internet connection, so live traffic, online music and map updates work without a phone in the car. Dual band 2.4G / 5G WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 are on board as well.

Dual USB, SD card and fast charging

Two USB leads reach the glovebox or the console, one for a memory stick and one for charging, plus the SD slot for offline maps and music. 1080P video playback, APK install from USB and firmware update from the same port.

Bluetooth 5.0 hands free and audio streaming

Hands free calling through the external microphone in the box, phonebook and call log sync, A2DP audio streaming with track and volume control from the steering wheel, and two phones paired at the same time.

5. Technical Specifications

1. Model: WITSON HV5517
2. Fitment: Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230 (2005-2009)
3. Display: 7 inch OEM style capacitive touch screen
4. System: Android 16
5. CPU: octa core, 1.6GHz
6. Memory: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM / 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM (optional)
7. Network: 4G LTE, WiFi 2.4G / 5G, Bluetooth
8. Navigation: built-in GPS, offline and online maps
9. Audio: DSP, EQ with time alignment, 4 x 45W
10. Radio: FM / AM with RDS
11. Camera: reverse camera input, 360 panorama ready
12. Ports: dual USB, external microphone, GPS antenna
13. Power supply: 12V DC
14. Accessories: plug and play harness, CANBUS box, microphone, GPS antenna, USB cables, reverse camera cable
15. Packing: 1 piece per carton, 31 x 26 x 12 cm, 2.0 kg

6. What Is in the Box

• 7 inch Android 16 head unit x 1
• Vehicle specific plug and play harness x 1
• CANBUS decoder box x 1
• External microphone x 1
• GPS antenna x 1
• USB extension cables x 2
• Reverse camera cable x 1
• User manual x 1

Everything needed for a standard installation is included, so the workshop does not need to source an extra harness or a CANBUS adapter. The unit is plug and play on the listed vehicles.

7. Packing, Lead Time and Shipping

Transit time is counted separately from the lead time and depends on the destination country and the shipping method. For sample orders we normally ship by express, and for volume orders we can ship by sea with the carton marks you require.

8. Certifications and Quality Control

The WITSON HV5517 is CE, FCC and RoHS compliant, and every unit is powered on, paired with a phone and audio tested before packing. The Android 16 firmware is written for this specific Mercedes Benz platform, so the CANBUS messages, the air conditioning display and the parking radar behave the same way as on the original radio. Firmware updates and UI language packs are available from WITSON after sales.

Nothing in this section is a stock photo. The four frames below are taken from a walk through our line in Shenzhen this year, where the HV5517 and the rest of the HV5 and HV7 range are built: the assembly bench, the function test bench, the aging racks and the packing station where the serial number is recorded against your order.

9. About WITSON

WITSON (Zhuhai Witson Industrial Co., Ltd) is a car multimedia manufacturer and exporter based in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, supplying OEM style Android car stereos for Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Toyota, Ford and other brands since 2004. All products are designed in house, produced with our own tooling and moulds, and shipped with a 12 month warranty and English technical support.

The full specification, the installation manual and the factory photos of the HV5517 are published on our main website: WITSON HV5517 Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230 product page.

Product pages on the main site carry the same model numbers, so a buyer can cross check the specification, the firmware version and the installation manual on the manufacturer website before placing the order. WITSON is the manufacturer, not a trading company, and the model numbers are unique to our factory.

Founded in 2004, the company is in its 22nd year of OEM and ODM work for distributors, installers and chain stores in Europe, Russia, South America and the Middle East. The Shenzhen plant covers about 3,500 square metres with 95-125 production staff, 6-8 QC engineers and 4-5 R&D engineers, and 5-8 new models are released every month. The same team that designs the HV5517 answers your technical question, which is why a fitment or steering wheel problem is solved in firmware rather than in a mail thread.

The assembly hall: three benches deep, ESD flooring, operators in clean room gowns and caps. Every 7 inch, 8 inch, 9 inch and 10.1 inch unit in the HV, HV5 and HV7 range is built on this floor.

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which cars does the WITSON HV5517 fit?
A: The HV5517 fits the Mercedes Benz C Class W203 W209 C180 C200 C220 C230 built from 2005-2009. Send us your model, year and a photo of the centre console and we will confirm the exact harness before you order.

Q: Is the 7 inch screen the same shape as the original radio?
A: Yes. The panel is an OEM style moulding for the Mercedes Benz dashboard, so it uses the factory mounting points and clips. The install keeps the original trim and the dashboard looks factory fitted.

Q: Do the steering wheel buttons and the factory USB still work?
A: Yes. The CANBUS decoder is included in the harness, so the steering wheel controls, trip information, illumination and the factory USB and antenna connectors keep working after the radio is replaced.

Q: Does it support wireless CarPlay and Android Auto?
A: Yes. Apple CarPlay connects wirelessly, and Android Auto is supported as well. Both run on the Android 16 system, together with 4G LTE, dual band WiFi, Bluetooth hands free calling and built-in GPS navigation.

Q: What are the memory options and the price?
A: The standard version is 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM at US$190 per piece, and the high version is 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM at US$245 per piece. One piece is enough for a sample order, there is no MOQ.

Q: How fast can you ship, and how is it packed?
A: In-stock models ship within 24 hours after payment, and production takes 3-7 working days for out-of-stock items. Each unit is packed in one carton of 31 x 26 x 12 cm, gross weight 2.0 kg, and we ship from Shenzhen by express, air or sea freight.

Not sure about the version or the harness? Send us your car model, the model year and a photo of the centre console, and the WITSON sales team will confirm the exact unit before you order. More WITSON car stereos are listed on the manufacturer website: www.witson.com.