Mercedes-Benz M-Class Scores Top Rating For Safety
The latest Euro NCAP test results are a testimony to the innovative safety systems of the M-Class that have been designed to match the reality of an accident in the standard crash test safety concept. Equipped as standard with six airbags, belt tighteners, belt -ce limiters and crash-responsive NECK-PRO headrests PRE-SAFE® passenger safety system, the SUV ensures its occupants an brilliant standard of protection in the consequence of an accident.
The M-Class is the only SUV in the world to have the protective PRE-SAFE® passenger protection as standard. This system, which is unique in this segment, uses the driver’s braking and steering behavior to recognize critical situations. It can then activate preventive safety measures even be-e an accident occurs by undertaking the following ESP interventions:
- Activate the reversible belt tighteners
- Close the side windows and optional sliding-tilting sunroof
- Alter the front passenger’s seating position (with optional seat memory)
In tests analyzing the effect of PRE-SAFE® components in the M-Class, there was a 40% proven reduction in -ces to the neck and head with the key role played by the reversible belt tighteners which use electric motors. If an accident is prevented and a stable driving state is restored, the belts loosen again. While on the other hand, if an accident does occur, the M-Class safeguards the passengers with six airbags, pyrotechnic belt tighteners (- the front and outer rear seats) and belt -ce limiters (- the front and outer rear seats) that provide brilliant passenger protection in combination with the robust passenger cell.
The internal criteria and tests used by Mercedes-Benz go far beyond this and are based on its own accident researches that have been carried out systematically since 1969. For an instance the M-Class roof drop test
“Euro NCAP” stands – the independent “European New Car Assessment Programme” organised by European transport ministries, car clubs and insurance associations. The Euro NCAP publishes tests that provide consumers with accurate in-mation based on in-depth investigate about the safety per-mance of party car models in frontal and side collisions. The standard tests (front impression with 40 % offset, side barrier and pillar impression) cover the most frequent types of accident but only cover a fraction of the potential kinds of accidents.
Besides the Euro NCAP, the new M-Class has been rewarded with brilliant test results confirmed internationally by other well-known testing organizations : -
- The M-Class has received the ‘best grade in the frontal and side impression’ ratings by the US traffic safety organization NHTSA
- The American IIHS Institute (Insurance Institute – Highway Safety) gave the M-Class the “Top Safety Pick” award as a result of its top marks – passenger protection in the frontal, side and rear impacts.
This highlights the fact that the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class is able to implement com-t, off-road abilities, driving dynamics and safety at the highest level even in an SUV.