How do the autonomous packs compare?

Love to know if you have compared the difference between BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo for their semi-autonomous packs.

Regards Martin

Martin Anderson (Dublin)

Apr 2017 Filed under: safety

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Expert answer

Hi Martin,

Yes we have, although not yet in a properly scientific way. Thus far, it’s Volvo’s Pilot Assist that is the best. None of them will take control for more than a few seconds at a time, and you always have to have your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel, but they can take a good deal of the strain out of longer journeys. The Mercedes system is very good too, with the BMW one just fractionally behind for now, but all are improving with every generation.

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