Crash Test 2009 Mercedes Benz R 350 Class Mfg After September 2008 (Side Impact) IIHS

Mercedes R class
2009 models mfg. after Sep. 2008
2009 Top Safety Pick 2009 Mercedes R class: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

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

The Mercedes R class was introduced in the 2006 model year. Beginning with 2007 models, side torso airbags were made standard for second row seat occupants (they were optional in 2006 models).

Two previous tests of a 2008 R class were conducted, and measures from the driver dummies in these tests, taken together, indicated that rib fractures would be possible. In response, Mercedes modified the front door trim panels and seat belts beginning with 2009 models manufactured after September 2008 (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The tested vehicle was manufactured after the modifications had been made, and forces on the driver dummy's ribs were significantly reduced.

The 2009 model is therefore rated separately, except that the structure rating is based on the two previous tests plus the latest test.
Injury measures:

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

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 dummys 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 dummys 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.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2009
• Mercedes
• Benz
• 350
• Class
• Mfg
• After
• September
• 2008
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

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