To make their latest family cars more family-friendly, Mercedes Benz Launched a new line of genuine accessories for the M-class and B-class.

Beginning with the exterior, the M-Class gets a choice of 12 different light-alloy wheels, snow chain systems, valve caps in sterling silver, bonnet fin attachments and aluminium-finish running boards. The B-Class benefits from an aluminium carrier system that can be combined with a range of ski and snowboard racks, bicycle racks and roof boxes, or by a trailer coupling.

Inside the cabin, the M can be enriched with floor mats, a wood/leather steering wheel, illuminated door sill panels, coat hangers or sports pedals in stainless steel, various child restraint systems and various other accessory items.

Some of the electnic stuff include a rear-seat integration kit for the Apple iPad , a Rear Seat Entertainment System or an InCar Hotspot to bring the internet into the car. The powerful Becker MAP PILOT navigation system, with which the Audio 20 Radio can be transformed into a powerful navigation system with 3D map views, or the new COMAND Online system, with or without DVD changer, are further retrofit options.

The B too gets its fare share of tech stuff, with a portable Rear Seat Entertainment system, mobile phone cradles and parking aids such as a reversing camera or the Quickpark acoustic warning system. The powerful Becker MAP PILOT navigation system, with which the Audio 20 Radio can be transformed into a powerful navigation system with 3D map views, or the new COMAND Online system, with or without DVD changer, are further retrofit options.

The interior can be further refined and enhanced with a leather steering wheel or stainless steel pedal covers. A range of child seats to suit every age group is also available.

That’s it for the B. But the M SUV can be further customized with a range of carrier systems, ski and snowboard racks, bicycle racks and roof boxes, as well as accessories to allow better and more specific use to be made of the load compartment.

Then there are the unique individualisation elements from AMG – such as AMG bodystyling elements for the front and rear aprons, side sill panels or AMG light-alloy wheels. The range is rounded off by products from the Mercedes-Benz Collection, including stylish fashionwear, Samsonite suitcases and holdalls and various practical items such as key rings.