Centre console is also much too cluttered for my liking too. Unfortunately, I have to give credit to Toyota for creating what I find to be a very ergonomic and relatively pleasant machine-human interface in the LS 430.
One need not stare at the dash on the LS. All the controls are large and easy to decipher, while keeping eyes on the road. I wonder why MB is leaning away from its traditional driver centric design... ?
farrukh

1995 E320T
1994 E500