Now Shipping, the New Plug and Play System is Available for Select Models From 2017-2024
CHICAGO, March 18, 2025– Mid City Engineering, a leading provider of innovative accessories for the luxury vehicle market since 2008, is proud to announce expanded and updated compatibility with added SKUs for the SmartKey Starter® Remote Start for Mercedes Benz. Now shipping, the plug and play system is available for select models* from 2017-2024.
“Our SmartKey Starter® Remote Start utilizes industry leading automotive hardware and firmware, ensuring a seamless solution that does not disrupt the integrity of the vehicle, keeping warranties intact,” explained Dan Ruby, owner, Mid City Engineering. “It works with the factory key fob out of the box while interfacing with Compustar Drone and Directed Smart Start smart phone control interfaces and RF remotes for extended range (AM remotes not supported). It also automatically turns on heated seats based on programmable outside temperature and automatically turns on the rear defroster at 32 degrees F outside temperature.”
The SmartKey Starter® Remote Start for Mercedes Benz also utilizes user-friendly programmability from steering wheel controls, providing adjustability options such as run time, number of starts, heated seat temperature threshold, and light flashes. An anti-theft / anti-carjacking feature is also included (Compustar Drone required to operate feature), and by pressing the AUX1 button on the phone app, the vehicle will shut down at 0 MPH.
A popular add-on that simply plugs directly into the SmartKey Starter is DAS II Compustar sensor integration that adds shock, tilt, glass break, and tow sensing as a plug & play alarm upgrade.
*Mercedes Benz compatible models (SKU SKSNG167):
A Class 2020-2023
B Class 2020+ (coming soon)
CLA 2020-2024
GLE 2020-2024 (NON 48V systems only)
GLA 2020-2024
GLS, 2020+ (coming soon)
*Mercedes Benz compatible models (SKU SKSNG213):
E Class 2017-2023 (‘22+ requires USB programmer, call for details)
CLS 2020-2023 (‘22+ requires USB programmer, call for details)
G Wagon 2019-2024
GLC 2020-2022
C Class 2019-2021
S Class 2018-2020
Additional information for both SKUs:
Professional installation is recommended
An extra key is required for these SmartKey Starters®
Compatibility not confirmed for hybrid vehicles
Purchase SmartKey Starter® by itself, or with Compustar Drone for smartphone control
For more information and pricing, please visit www.midcityengineerinig.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call (312) 421-1114;
Mid City Engineering has been providing the luxury vehicle market with innovative accessories since 2008. Our world-renowned OEM integration products give drivers factory-like options, unavailable anywhere else. All design, engineering, prototyping, and production takes place at our headquarters in Chicago. We individually test every unit that leaves our warehouse, ensuring a smooth installation that saves you time and money.
It is because of our loyal customers that we can continually build groundbreaking interface devices. We want all of our customers to be completely satisfied with our products and services. To do this we must build the most reliable interface devices on planet Earth, plus make ordering and using them as enjoyable as possible for our customers. Your car isn’t finished when it leaves the factory; so make it complete with Mid City Engineering’s innovative technologies.
