Why tesla's user interface is so plain?

[ThatMike]

This is MB's virtualization:

This is tesla's:

 

[EVRider-FL]

You could also ask why is MB’s UI so busy. Personal preference.

 

[BillN]

Because Tesla UI designers have good taste

Mercedes interiors remind me of tacky 90s hi-fis

 

[Black306]

You could also ask why is MB’s UI so busy. Personal preference.

Agreed. IMO, modern cars are just too busy. It’s one of the reasons I went with a 3; minimalism.

 

[GtiMart]

It's not just about taste either. A good UI should bring your attention to the important aspects. Too cluttered and with too many colors, the important pieces of information don't stand out.

 

[KRG21]

Everything about Tesla design is minimalist. It may seem spartan but it ages much better.

 

[Supcom]

From the two screenshots, I see more information on a less cluttered Tesla screen than what MB displays. Curious that the Tesla screenshot has the visualization expanded to hide the map, which certainly makes the display look sparser since it is taking up a far larger screen.

 

[Ther0ck]

From the two screenshots, I see more information on a less cluttered Tesla screen than what MB displays. Curious that the Tesla screenshot has the visualization expanded to hide the map, which certainly makes the display look sparser since it is taking up a far larger screen.

That's because it's in FSD. You can enlarge it to cover the hole screen.