Crash Test 2007 Mercedes Benz M 500 IIHS

Mercedes M class
2006-08 models
2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Mercedes M class: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT AND REAR HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND STANDARD FRONT AND OPTIONAL REAR SEAT-MOUNTED TORSO AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Acceptable Good Good Good
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 M class was redesigned for the 2006 model year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

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.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2007
• Mercedes
• Benz
• ML
• 500
• IIHS

[scaremenga]

i love my car! i never knew it was so safe

[lanoungen]

Perfect.. i just bought me a ML350

[bigrashehzada100]

@jus10xd99 same here ;)

[Slushthetechpenguin]

My dad owns a Ml 63 and he recently got into a car accident where a coach bus te-boned him through an intersection. My dad left the car accident without any scars or scratches, tho there was 40,000 dollars in damage. Officals from the Insurance company said he wouldnt be here today without that SUVs advanced safety features. Sure you pay 100 thousand dollars, but that money buys you peace of mind, and a extremely luxurious suv, thats for sure!!!

[KillanatorVids]

@Sembee83 bmw's are also very safe,...

[jus10xd99]

i've got an 09 ml500, and got rear ended. barely even felt it! lol

[theguy459]

I agree was just pointing out that bmw's are more crash worthy then people put them out to be. Heck i have both brands in my garage.... All in all nothing can beat the german cars...... not even rebadged toyota's aka Lexus

[Flpyii]

well, if i think i about it, i did over exaggerate on the 10-0 notion. bmws are perfectly safe. my relatives own many bmws and all of them are well built to exceed many safety standards. all in all, bmws and mercedes are both very secure cars.

[theguy459]

I think you need to watch these videos.. The first covers a whole lot of real life accidents to which bmws were involved, the second focuses on one of those stories and the third you get to see bmws crash test facility. I think you will find bmws are perfectly safe. I can add to that by saying that my mum was saved by her bmw 3 series when she was T boned

1. /watch?v=ehKyWxnAv-U

2. /watch?v=BXk-KLmHDu4&feature=r­elated

3. /watch?v=mtB86BaKIkE&feature=r­elated

[Flpyii]

did you kno the x5 got better test ratings on the side crash than the ml?

but the ml has pre safe and a bunch of other stuff that bmw hasnt got so i agree with you. merc beats bmw 10-0

[Metalgear55]

this car is to safe:)) hehe

[rangerover06sc]

haha take that volvo!!!