All system diagnostic function
The Diagnostics application enables a data link to the electronic control system of the test vehicle for vehicle diagnosis. The application performs functional tests, retrieves vehicle diagnostic information such as trouble and event codes and live datafor various vehicle control systems, such as ABS, SRS, Engine, Transmission, Brake System, Emission System, Fuel system,Light system, Wiper System etc.
Engines (All Gasoline & Diesel Systems).
Transmissions and Electronic Selector Modules.
Airmatic and Active Body Control Suspension Systems.
Traction Systems: ESP / ASR / ETS / ABS / BAS / SBC braking systems.
Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) / Airbag, All body modules OCP / UCP / LCP / SCM / SKF / KFB / RCM / DCM's
Drive Authorisation System.
Sam (Signal Acquisition) Modules.
Electronic Ignition System (EIS).
Pneumatic System Equipment and ATA functions.
Air Conditioning / climate control Systems.
Instrument Cluster.
Tyre Pressure Control.
Parktronic System.
Keyless Go.
D2b Command & Audio Gateway (D2B and MOST networks).
TV Tuner.
Headlamp Range Adjustment.
Seat Electronics.
Rvc, RST & Vario Roof modules.
Automatic Clutch System ACS.
M-Class Body Modules (AAM / EAM / D-A-S / SEM / VG Transfer Case).
Assyst & ASSYST + systems.
Item | VXDIAG VCX SE BMW | VXDIAG VCX SE Benz | VXDIAG VCX SE JLR | VXDIAG VCX SE 6154 |
VXDIAG VCX SE Subaru | VXDIAG VCX SE PW3 | VXDIAG VCX SE Pro 3 in 1 | VXDIAG VCX SE Full brands |
Car brands | BMW cars from 2004 to 2023 | 2005-2023 Benz cars | JLR models from 2007-2022 | VW, Audi, Skoda, Lamborghini 2001-2021 /2022 |
2005-2022 | P-or-sche 2005-2023 including DoIP models | GM + Ford/Mazda +VW in default |
JLR, HONDA, GM, VW, FORD, MAZDA, TOYOTA, Subaru, VOLVO, BMW, BENZ |
Add License | V94SE*** can S94BM* Only add DONET |
Yes | V94SE***& S94JL*** Only add DONET | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full license HDD/SSD If need JLR DoIP and PW3 license, choose vcx se complete kit |
What is the difference between VXDIAG VCX SE Benz and Topdon Rlink X7 Mercedes Benz diagnostic tool?
Here is a comparison table:
Item | VXDIAG VCX SE Benz |
Topdon Rlink X7 Benz |
Manufacturer | VXDIAG | Topdon |
Driver | VX Manager | Rlink Platform |
Device registration | No | Yes |
CAN FD | No | Yes |
DoIP | Yes | Yes |
Connection | USB Type C, WiFi, WLAN, DoNET | USB Type C |
Option license | Yes, optional BMW, Porsche, Volvo, GM , Ford, Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, PSA, Renault, JLR, Nissan license | Yes, optional BMW, Porsche, Volvo, GM , Ford, Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, JLR, Nissan license |
Xen-try Passthru | Yes | |
Xen-try OpenShell | Yes | Yes |
D-A-S | Yes | Yes |
Ve-dia-m-o | Yes | Yes |
DTS-Mon-aco | Yes | Yes |
Offline coding | Yes | Yes |
Vehicle coverage | 2005-2023 Benz cars | 2005-2023 Benz cars |
Trucks | Only part of trucks | Only part of trucks |
Benz W447 | Yes | |
J2534 Passthru | Yes | Yes |
Current software | 2024.03 | 2024.06 |
Firmware update | Firmware update online | Firmware update online |
Software update | Update by HDD/SSD | Update by HDD/SSD |
In sum:
They both use 3rd party drivers. They both allow adding extra software license.
VXDIAG VCX SE Benz supports WiFi, WLAN and Donet remote connection, Rlink only connects via USB.
They use different software (HDD/SSD). Rlink X7 Benz xentry software is newer. Rlink X7 also does Mercedes W447.
Works both in C6 mode for XDOS and in J2534 mode for Passthru. Rlink X7 works with XDOS openshell only.
VCX SE is the easiest to set up and best for the WiFi. Works good via WiFi connection in C6 mode.
VCX SE No boot time, Rlink X7 need to register device to their platform before using.
They both work better on Mercedes cars, no ideal for trucks.
VCX SE does not support CAN FD protocol, Rlink X7 does.