Mercedes-Benz Code 810
Burmester surround sound system (2D/3D/4D depending on the series)
Burmester surround sound system (2D/3D/4D depending on the series) is classified under the Audio & Entertainment category.
Code 810 — Premium surround sound system; the brand depends on the series.
The meaning of a code can vary between series. The report for your VIN shows your car's factory description.
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How code 810 appears in factory data
The text the factory data provider returns for this code, per series, in the VINs we have decoded. Shown as written, untranslated, and only for the series this page applies to. The same code can have another name in another series.
- CLA-Class (C118)
- Burmester surround sound systemVerified with sources
- GLE (V167)
- Burmester® 3D surround sound systemProvider description
- C-Class (W205)
- Burmester® surround sound systemProvider description
- C-Class (W206)
- Burmester® 3D surround sound systemProvider description
- E-Class (W213)
- Burmester® surround sound systemProvider description
- E-Class (W214)
- Burmester® 4D surround sound systemProvider description
- S-Class (W222)
- Burmester® surround sound systemProvider description
- S-Class (W223)
- Burmester® 3D surround sound systemProvider description
- GLC (X253)
- Burmester® surround sound systemProvider description
- GLC (X254)
- Burmester® 3D surround sound systemProvider description
- CLS-Class (C257)
- Burmester® surround sound systemProvider description
- EQE (V295)
- Burmester® 3D surround sound system incl. Sound Experience, with 15 sProvider description
- EQS (V297)
- Burmester® 3D surround sound system incl. Sound Experience, with 15 sProvider description
Used Car Buyer Checklist: Code 810
This is the premium surround sound tier, positioned below the 'High-End 3D' system (Code 811) which features motorized rotating illuminated tweeters in the mirror triangles and ceiling speakers.
Factory Technical Specifications
Recognized by drilled laser-cut metal speaker grilles with etched 'Burmester' branding in door cards and front pillars. Note: in pre-2014 Mercedes models (such as W204, W211, W212 pre-facelift, W221), Code 810 designated the Harman Kardon Logic 7 premium audio system instead. Beware of cosmetic stick-on Burmester metal grille covers sold online that sellers apply over standard black plastic grilles.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mercedes Code 810
What does Mercedes-Benz factory option code 810 mean?
Code 810 identifies the factory-installed Premium Surround Sound System. On modern Mercedes-Benz models built from 2014 onwards (such as C-Class W205/W206, E-Class W213/W214, S-Class W222/W223, GLC X253), it corresponds to the Burmester Surround Sound System featuring dedicated multichannel DSP amplification and tuned cabin equalization.
Is Mercedes Code 810 always a Burmester sound system?
No. Mercedes-Benz reuses Code 810 across generations for its premier mid-tier sound partner. In vehicles produced before approximately 2013-2014 (e.g. W204 C-Class, W211/W212 pre-facelift E-Class, W221 S-Class, W164/W166 ML), Code 810 identifies the Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system. In modern eras, Burmester became the brand partner for Code 810.
What is the difference between Code 810 and Code 811?
Code 810 is the Burmester Surround system, with metal Burmester grilles in the doors. Code 811 is the Burmester High-End 3D system, one tier above, recognisable by the motorised tweeters in the front mirror triangles that extend when the car is switched on, plus speakers in the roof lining. Speaker count and amplifier power vary by series, so check the factory data for the VIN rather than a spec sheet.
How does Code 810 differ from Code 853 (Midline Sound)?
Code 853 (Advanced Sound System / Midline) sits directly between the basic audio and Code 810. It has plastic grilles and no Burmester branding or Burmester sound profiles. If an ad claims 'Burmester sound' but the VIN only lists Code 853, the car does not have genuine Burmester audio.
Can Mercedes Code 810 be retrofitted or faked with cosmetic covers?
Stick-on metal covers with 'Burmester' lettering are sold online and can be fitted over standard plastic grilles, so the grilles alone prove nothing. A genuine retrofit of Code 810 is a major job (wiring, speakers, amplifier and coding). The factory data for the VIN shows whether Code 810 was fitted at the factory.
What does factory code 810 NOT tell you about a used Mercedes?
Code 810 confirms the vehicle left the factory with the complete premium audio hardware. It does not confirm the current working condition: it cannot tell you if an amplifier channel has blown, if water intrusion in the boot damaged the DSP module, or if a previous owner replaced blown OEM drivers with inferior aftermarket parts. Always test sound balance, fader, and volume across all speakers during your test drive.