# Bad Influence story: Mercedes-Benz drops L3 driving from S-Class, shifts focus to L2 and L4

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 02:02. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/e37702c9-e4c3-435c-9293-ac0f48327ec1

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Latest update (11-09 02:02): Mercedes-Benz and BMW drop L3 driving systems in favor of L2 and L4

Overview: Mercedes-Benz CTO Jörg Burzer says the company launched its L3 system, Drive Pilot, too early and will remove it from the updated S-Class. Mercedes will focus on L2 driver assistance and then L4 autonomous driving, skipping further L3 iterations, according to a QbitAI report.

BMW has also removed its Personal Pilot L3 system from the updated 7 Series. BMW cites insufficient consumer demand to make the business profitable.

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1. 11-09 02:02 · QbitAI · [Mercedes-Benz and BMW drop L3 driving systems in favor of L2 and L4](https://badinfluence.news/items/nbwtmuy4wsfbpo0uafkay396y)
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