Autel vs Xentry comparison and demonstration

Hello, in this video I try and answer the age old question

?What scanner is best for a Mercedes-Benz"

"Do I buy an Autel or do I buy a Xentry ?"

I run through the similarities and the differences between the two hoping to shed light on why you would want one or the other or both!

I hope this helps.

Lou Palomino

[OneManOnFire]

So far this is the best example of the differences

[OlDirtyFool]

WoW. I dont even own a benz yet and I watch a 35min video for a scanner😅 Definitely getting Xentry since I’m
Only year one in mechanic school and trying to find a decent E class W211 in my area. Thanks for the informative video, you gain yourself a subscriber!

[allenpardon]

Thanks for the video, I have the 906bt that I got last October, I’m just a shade tree mechanic and only keep my vehicles top notch unless a friend or family wants me to check their car out but I absolutely love the 906bt and learn a lot by watching you use it and explain the steps. Keep up the good work.

[dannyd.]

This video was a great addition to the other one you did about Xentry and how to use it effectively. Liked it a bunch. Love to see more and learn from you!

[mbenzman]

I have a Xentry, my daily driver is a Autel Elite. I have used Farsight, Launch/Matco, Autologic, 1, 2 and 3, VAG, Porsche, Snap On and others. If I would have to buy only 1 scanner, It would an Autel with a subscription. I have programmed led headlights, , ABS, transmissions, VW DPF's Bimmer transfers cases, light switches etc. The Autel falls short on soft top, roll bars, pneumatics and doesn't even scan a 96 sl500 129.068! Just some that come to mind.

[r.weaver]

I have a Thinktool Pro (although I kinda wish I'd bought the Pros, I like the topology), it's based off the launch software I'm told, I also have the Xentry on a Lenovo Thinkpad I got with a Benzninja membership. The passthru is the chinesium variety. I also have a Snap-on Solus and original Modis, I only use the Modis for the scope. But an thinking of selling snap-on Solus as it sets communication codes just plugging it in my 14 W212 and will not connect, calls for an S44 key. I have other cars too, 06 Hyundai Santa Fe and a 04 Jeep WJ. If I travel I put the Thinktool in the boot with my tool bag.

[slatz]

Great vid. I would love to see a video where you explain the diagnose with xentry in detail for one particular control module / issue. Lets say you have a malfunctioning right power window. How do you use xentry in order to diagnose, understand and fix the issue...

[pfoxhound]

Das and xentry, also vediamo and Monaco. Calculators.

[mikimiki]

Damn videos you make are great. I work on BMW I just got Mercedes I think I will get xentry so I can do my own diagnostic and adaption 👍🏻

[Elvis]

Thank you, some veils of mystery lifted.

[STILLKINGSTON]

Mr Lou ive seen the mercedes benz star daignostic scanner set on Alibaba for sale at a reasonable price..Will it do the job?. Appreciate an answer. Thanks

[markwagner]

Where is the best place to purchase a Xentry like the one in your video?

[TSimone-et]

great video! man I have an autel 808 and its is very limited. I need a Xentry. I can't find that Mercedes Diagnosis Pad 2 anywhere. Do you mind tell me where you got it? How much? Can I buy yours haha?

[Jemstk]

Thanks man i end up getting guy to remoteninstall everthing and just use open port got miles put back on new cluster no errors 😬

[Bizija]

Invaluable information, thank u MTL! Do you know if the Topdon Phoenix Plus has airmatic tests similar to Xentry? I'm not talking just level adjustments, etc. I'm talking about the diag tests to test for leaks/etc. thanks!

[robertsimmons]

Hi Lou, great info on your videos. Do you have an email that I can use for a more reasonable conversation about issues with my Mercedes ? I don't have a scanner but willing to get one with your advice. Looking at the icarsoft mb3 or pro+ giving me the option of other vehicles orjust getting Xentry if needed to solve this car resolving issues ? Please Thanks for all you do with the Mercedes community. Thanks again

[burban]

Some aftermarket scanners will read old module SCN programming and copy/clone SCN to the new module.

[sefofatai]

Im ordering a clone xentry right now. Hey Lou do you offer any of these services? Virginizing/renew & Cloning Mercedes Modules?

[gavintwilley]

Hey Lou, I left the Benz dealer recently worked there for 5 years and have a few Benz’s in our family I’ve been looking for a cracked version or bootleg version of xentry but not sure where to get it, do you know where I could get a tablet and a version of xentry would be much much appreciated thank you! Great video.

[edlopz]

Thanks Lou for another helpful and very informative video ! how does the Xentry get the updates and how often the software needs to be updated? I heard that the ones sold on ebay won’t update so whatever version you buy, you would be stuck with that version until you buy a whole new Xentry with a new software. Any advice on where to buy or on how keep Xentry software up to date? Can I buy it from you 😇🙏