Mercedes-Benz plans German launch of urban driving assistance system in first half of 2027

• Mercedes-Benz will open German orders for MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO, its NVIDIA-developed point-to-point driving assistance system, in the first half of 2027.
• Selected customers in Stuttgart and Munich will receive early access through over-the-air updates from late 2026, subject to vehicle hardware eligibility.
• The system combines MB.OS with NVIDIA technology, using 27 sensors and computing capacity of up to 254 trillion operations per second.
• SAE Level 2 assistance extends across navigation routes, including urban traffic, while drivers remain continuously attentive and responsible for vehicle control.
• Development under UN R171 safety requirements could enable expansion across EU markets without further regulatory approval.

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