Mercedes-Benz A-Class, C-Class and E-Class take four first places in customer survey in Germany

Taking four first places with the A-Class, C-Class and E-Class, Mercedes-Benz has turned up a clear winner in terms of driver satisfaction, according to JD Power in Germany, a market research company that conducts surveys of customer satisfaction research on new car quality and long-term dependability. The German car maker has also been voted as the strongest brand in the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) AutoMarxX study, Europe’s largest automobile club with more than 18 million members as of May 2012. A little over 14,000 drivers in Germany responded to the online survey to assess the quality and reliability of the cars, which is the basis for the JD Power 2012 Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS). All the cars had to be driven for around two years.

“We are delighted that we have once again been able to secure the top places in the JD Power Study 2012. Our aim in the future is to continue to set the highest of standards, not only in terms of quality, service and ecology, but, of course also with our exciting designs, inspirational technology and high levels of driving pleasure. As a result we hope that the Mercedes-Benz brand will continue to be extremely well received by our customers,” said Joachim Schmidt, member of the board of Mercedes-Benz cars responsible for sales and marketing.

The company emerged as the winner in the Overall VOSS ranking with the C-Class taking the podium for the third time in succession, the E-Class winning the award for the second consecutive year and the A-Class scoring top marks for satisfaction in the compact class. Also Read: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 350: First Drive

Based on the responses, market researchers drew up comprehensive lists of vehicles achieving best satisfaction, comprising 79 models from 25 manufacturers in eight categories.

Enjoy a pleasant and safe ride with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Style personified – This is the correct expression which aptly describes the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If you own one of these models, then without a doubt you are one of the most envied individuals on the planet. Especially known for its sleek and luxurious appearance, this model has been in existence for several years now. Constantly evolving features, coupled with magnificent exteriors, have contributed to its steadily rising popularity and demand.

However, what sets this newest model apart are its safety features, which have been designed keeping in mind the state of Indian roads and the increasing number of accidents. E-Class is endowed with innovative features like ‘adaptable headlamps’ and the 'Adaptive Highbeam Assist'.

Some of the other superior features of the E-Class include the ‘ATTENTION ASSIST’, unique in this segment, which employs highly sensitive sensors which alert drivers when they are becoming drowsy. This system can be activated or deactivated from the instrument cluster. This enhances driving safety, particularly on long journeys and night-time driving. The parameters that are monitored by the system include driver’s steering i.e. searching for specific steering patterns which occur frequently when drowsy. The increasing number of steering movements, symptomatic of drowsiness, are detected and Attention Assist emits visual and audible warning. This is definitely a desired safety feature for any car owner.

You are probably wondering about how the overall driving experience changes with the addition of the E-class's unique safety gadgets. These assistance systems not only help prevent accidents but act as a thinking partner, with a  wide-range of sensory capabilities. Get yourself a Mercedes-Benz E-Class today and experience a car that is engineered around you.