I normally love new tech, but this interior seems a tad OTT. I'd love it in a 7 series, but in a "drivers car", not so sure I want it so busy inside.
Here's an interior shot from a Merc E63:
Love or hate the design of the Merc, you can't fault it for being cohesive. With the M5, it looks like 10 different people worked independently on throwing buttons and trim pieces together, right down to the gearknob...