IIHS Crash Test - 2007 Mercedes E Class

Mercedes E class

2007 models

SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT AND REAR HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED AND REAR DOOR-MOUNTED TORSO AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION:

	Injury measures			Head protection	Structure/safety cage
	Head/neck	Torso	Pelvis/leg
Driver
Rear passenger

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.

Test details:

The Mercedes E class was re-engineered for the 2007 model year with an emphasis on improving occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis also would be possible.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the door.

Left to right:

• View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test. Larger photo
• View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment. Larger photo
• Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags. Larger photo
• Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbags. Larger photo

Additional features:

• Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags, front seat-mounted torso airbags, and rear door-mounted torso airbags
• Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
• Automatically adjusting head restraints in front seats move up or down as seats are adjusted forward or rearward
• Electronic stability control
• Antilock brakes
• Programmable daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

• 2007 Mercedes E 350 4dr
• Class: Large luxury car
• Weight: 3,820 lbs.
• Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted and rear door-mounted torso airbags
• Wheelbase: 112 in.
• Length: 191 in.
• Width: 72 in.
• Engine: 3.5 L V6
• EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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