It's extremely embarrassing/telling that it took Consumer Reports to point out their new car doesn't stop well.
1. MERCEDES CANCELS BY-WIRE BRAKE SYSTEM; DECISION A BLOW TO TECHNOLOGY'S FUTURE. "When the system failed, the hydraulic system took over. But that resulted in a longer stopping distance and additional brake pedal effort by the driver." http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/mercedes-cancels-wire-b...
Why everyone thinks these issues are Tesla specific is beyond me. They can at least address them over the air.