Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its MB.Drive Assist Pro system in Germany, marking the first instance of SAE Level 2 urban partially automated driving in the country. The technology supports door-to-door navigation, including lane changes, merging, and traffic light maneuvers, while requiring constant driver supervision.
The system relies on a hardware suite comprising 27 sensors, specifically ten cameras, five radar units, and twelve ultrasonic sensors. Processing is handled by a computer capable of 254 TOPs. The software architecture integrates the proprietary MB.OS with NVIDIA Hyperion, Halos security, and Alpamayo software.
A pilot launch is scheduled for late 2026 in Stuttgart and Munich, where selected customers will receive the update. While the German pricing remains undisclosed, the company offers a one-month free trial. In the US, the service is available via a subscription model priced at $3,950 for three years.
The deployment follows the UN R171 regulation established by the UNECE Working Group. This framework allows Mercedes-Benz to introduce the system across the European Union without needing individual national approvals for each market.
