### Essential Features
1. Complete vehicle scanning:
– Powertrain ECU assessment [1][3][11]
– Drivetrain electronics calibration [3][7]
– Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) setup [2][6]
2. Unique Functions:
– Chassis number programming for replacement parts [2][14]
– Exhaust system maintenance threshold adjustments [2][5]
– Key programming features [2][7]
### Version Differences
Edition | Special Functions | Vehicle Coverage
—|—|—
Xentry OpenShell [3][9][11] | Retrofit capabilities | Classic Mercedes-Benz
Passthrough EU Edition [5][6][7] | Third-party device support | Modern electric drivetrains
Latest Generation Diagnostic [13][14] | Ethernet-based flashing | EQ electric vehicles
### Hardware Requirements
– Windows 10 64-bit required [3][7][11]
– High-speed disk space (Minimum 150GB) [7][12]
– J2534 passthru devices [5][7]
### Technical Education
Mercedes Specialist Schools provides certification courses including:
– Advanced fault code interpretation [1]
– Wiring diagram navigation [10]
– Real vehicle diagnostics [1][9]
### Market Availability
Access Plan | Payment Options
—|—
Full-featured commercial license [6] | Annual enterprise subscription
Independent mechanic license [6][7] | Pay-as-you-go pricing
Pirated software [12][14] | Black market pricing
Critical Reminder: Official releases require regular patching to ensure compliance with new ECU protocols [6][10][13].