Mercedes-Benz E-Class gains bodyshell award
The pivotal role the bodyshell plays in the high levels of safety and comfort in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has earned it an award.
A jury of about 400 delegates and board members at the world’s largest car body benchmarking conference provided the E-Class with the "EuroCarBody Award 2009".
Nine new series-production bodies were analysed in the process, with the E-Class proving particularly successful in two voting categories - customer value and innovative process, production and plant concepts.
Customer value was enhanced through features including the active bonnet innovation to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
Dr Jorg Langner, who heads the Detachable Front End Body Parts team at Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, said: "We are delighted to receive this award. EuroCarBody is after all the foremost conference for car body experts worldwide, meaning that it attracts top-ranking delegates.
"Plus, it means we have come full circle: seven years ago, the previous E-Class model was crowned the winner of the first ever EuroCarBody Award, which has been presented annually ever since."
Active Bonnet works using a sensor system, which helps to push the rear section of a car bonnet upwards ahead of an accident to increase a pedestrian’s deformation area.
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