Mercedes diagnostic tools- SD Connect C4 and SD C5 Connect, how much different do you know? Here is the comparison of sd c4 and sd c5 to help you know them better.
| Product | MB SD connect compact 4 | Mercedes BENZ C5 SD Connect |
| Picture |  |
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| Original | No, sd c4 is CLONE. | Yes, it’s original |
| New | Brand-new | No, it’s second-hand. |
| Software Ver. | 2015.12 (newest) | 2015 |
| Software | 1- Xentry/ DAS
2- WIS net 3- EPC.net 4- ST Finder 2008 5- STARUTILITIES 6- SDMEDIA 2014 7- PL69 |
1- Xentry/ DAS
(updated- add new models – special functions in DAS for Smart cars 405/ 451/452/ 454) 2- WIS net 3- EPC.net 4- ST Finder 2008 5- STARUTILITIES 6- SDMEDIA 2014 (update- add Video and PDF lessons) 7- PL69 Ps. more special functions, such as engineer mode, remove limitations,etc, which Star C3 and Star C4 do not have. |
| Wi-Fi connection | WIFI or wired connection | WIFI or wired connection |
| O/S requirement | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
| Update | Via HDD or SSD
(software in SDD run faster and more stable) |
Via HDD |
| Language | ||
| Diagnosis | ALL electric system diagnostics:
Read faults&live data; Erase faults; Adaptation; Component testing; Wiring diagram …. |
ALL electric system diagnostics:
Read faults&live data; Erase faults; Adaptation; Component testing; Wiring diagram …. |
| Programming | Online programming with 2015.12 version;
Offline programming with 2012.11 version; SCN coding |
Offline programming;
Online programming; SCN coding |
| Suggested laptops to work wit | Dell D630
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Panasonic CF30
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| Protocol | K-LINE, CAN BUS,
USD protocols |
K-LINE, CAN BUS,
USD protocols |
| Vehicle coverage | Mercedes Benz Car, Bus, Truck,
Sprint, Smart from 1989 up to now |
Mercedes Benz Car, Bus, Truck,
Sprint, Smart from 2000 up to now; Especial for 2015 new models like W222, W221, W212, W203, 211,204, GL166, B 246, CLS 218, SLK172 |
| 1- to buy plug-and-play diagnostic bundle (with laptop),
especially for fresh men 2- to buy SD Connect c5 for new 2015 models 3- the SD C4 clone is quality A 4- Price: SD C4 KIT ($689) cheaper than C5 connect ($12000) |
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