Mercedes-Benz E500 - A forest of circuitry can't hide the great car inside

摘要

Historically, the force that has made Mercedes-Benz automobiles so celebrated over their 100-plus-year history has not been luxury or styling or value; it's been engineering. But Mercedes-Benz seems to have been let down by its engineers lately. These days, advanced automotive engineering takes the form of increasingly brainy electronics and proliferating computer controls. These advanced electronics, however, have brought more heartache than hosannas to the three-pointed star: Electronic glitches have tarnished the brand's quality reputation, despite the fact that its cars are more capable than ever.