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I agree mostly however I always think of assistance options as added conveniences. Why parallel park your car yourself (which I am perfectly able) when it can do it for YOU? I love driving and I'm getting all these options simply because there are times when I'm multitasking or busy on the phone or maybe even too hungoverFor all these type of driver aid features like PARKTRONIC, DISTRONIC and Blind Spot Assist, I believe you need to consider your own driving history and your own unique needs. If you frequently struggle with parallel parking, then get PARKTRONIC. If you frequently find yourself slamming on the brake to avoid hitting the car in front of you, then get DISTRONIC. If you struggle with checking your blind spot when changing lanes, then get Blind Spot Assist. If you're doing a custom build order for your CLA250 or CLA45 then you'll be able to fine tune your order to fit your exact driving characteristics. If you're buying off the lot, then you'll have to settle for the best possible mix of features and functions that are available.
Not all systems are created equally; however, I've found the MB assistance systems to be the best engineered and produced vs any other car manufacturer out there. Sometimes it's the simple things the car can do itself that make your day.