The everyday viability of vehicles featuring a range of different drive concepts was put to the test in three rallies. The focus here was on the criteria of acceleration, braking distance and noise level, as well as on handling, local emissions, CO2 emissions (well-to-wheel) and fuel efficiency. On the course for battery-electric vehicles, the
A-Class E‑CELL put in a convincing performance in several disciplines. In the category "Production vehicles and prototypes" it was awarded prizes for the best acceleration and handling as well as for the best well-to-wheel and local CO2 emissions.

Similarly successful, this time in the 300 kilometre-long Inter-City rally, were the two
B-Class F-CELL vehicles participating in the category "Production vehicles with electric drive". The two vehicles joining the rally were able to celebrate a joint victory in the classifications for handling, well-to-wheel CO2 emissions and local CO2 emissions. The smart fortwo electric drive also scored in the category "urban cars" for the best braking distance, best well-to-wheel CO2 emissions and the best local CO2 emissions. On top of all this, the Vito E-CELL was singled out to receive a design prize.

With 70 exhibitors and some 200 vehicles, this year's Michelin Challenge Bibendum, held from 18 to 22 May in Berlin, once again provided an insight into the progress being made in the development of sustainable mobility. During the traditional vehicle parade in front of the Brandenburg Gate, the A-Class E-CELL, the B‑Class F-CELL, the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the Vito E-CELL and the smart electric drive from Daimler AG were also joined by the Atego BlueTec Hybrid, the Fuso Canter E-CELL and a replica of the Benz Patent Motor Car.