2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz's privacy policies for vehicle data practices are spread across multiple hard-to-find documents written in vague legalese. This opacity makes it difficult for buyers and owners to unders...

Mercedes-Benz does not publicly disclose pricing for Digital Extras subscriptions, which renew for a fee after an initial included term. Buyers cannot determine these ongoing ownership costs before pu...

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class adaptive cruise control includes an auto lane change feature that performs lane changes too aggressively. Owners report it cannot be fully disabled easily.

The 2026 E-Class Superscreen runs Apple CarPlay in full screen mode, but the usable UI elements like icons and maps appear significantly smaller than on other Mercedes models such as the C-Class, S-Cl...

The 2026 E-Class lacks a physical button for the heated steering wheel, forcing owners to use voice commands or dig through menu navigation instead.

The 2026 E-Class's high-tech infotainment interface has a steep learning curve, making it difficult for new users to navigate efficiently.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class installs over-the-air (OTA) software updates automatically. Owners cannot deactivate this feature, raising concerns about potential data collection or transmission witho...

Mercedes-Benz vehicles and apps collect extensive personal data including biometrics, geolocation, driving behavior, sensory inputs, and even inferences about your preferences and attitudes. This happ...

Mercedes-Benz shares or sells collected personal data, inferences, geolocation, and driving info with marketing providers for targeted ads. This raises concerns about privacy as your driving habits fu...

Mercedes-Benz shares personal, sensory (audio/video), and other data with law enforcement and government agencies when they deem it necessary. This includes potential access during investigations with...

The E-Class features a driver monitoring camera intended for safety, but owners find it intrusive like constant surveillance. It watches the driver continuously, raising privacy concerns.

Mercedes integrated TikTok directly into E-Class infotainment systems, exposing users to the app's privacy risks and data practices from a third-party service. This unusual choice amplifies surveillan...

Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee 100% security of collected data and experienced a major leak exposing 1.6 million customers' names, addresses, emails, phones, and some SSNs. App encryption also relies ...

The Mercedes-Benz remote control capability allows owners to use smartphone apps for functions like locking/unlocking and starting the vehicle. Owners complain that the provider can deactivate these s...