Xentry Advanced Tool Site
The Xentry Advanced Tool (XENTRY XT) is the next-generation diagnostic interface from Mercedes-Benz. It replaces the older Star Diagnosis System (SDS) and Multi-Diag interfaces (like the C4 and C6).
In simple terms: It’s a high-speed, cloud-ready diagnostic scanner that connects modern Mercedes vehicles to Xentry software via WiFi or USB. Xentry Advanced Tool
The hardware is a compact black box (about the size of a smartphone) that plugs into the vehicle’s OBD-II port. It works exclusively with the Xentry Diagnosis software running on a Windows laptop or Mercedes’ own tablet. The Xentry Advanced Tool (XENTRY XT) is the
The tool scans every single ECU in the vehicle, from the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) down to the Seat Memory modules and Ambient Lighting controllers. It identifies faults with unparalleled accuracy, including intermittent issues that other tools miss. In simple terms: It’s a high-speed, cloud-ready diagnostic
| Feature | Xentry XT | C4 / C6 (Old) | |--------|-----------|----------------| | Vehicle coverage | 2000 – present | 1990 – 2018 (limited on newer models) | | Programming speed | Fast (USB 3.0 / WiFi 5) | Slow (USB 2.0 / Ethernet) | | DoIP (Diagnostic over IP) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Online Mercedes server | Required for many functions | Optional / no longer supported | | Key programming | ✅ Yes (with subscription) | ❌ Disabled on old tools | | Price (used market) | $2,500 – $4,000 | $400 – $800 |