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Mercedes M class

2012-13 models

2013 Mercedes M class

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Mercedes M class was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mercedes as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

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

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
Driver knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4wd
Class: Midsize luxury SUV
Weight: 4,698 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 115 in.
Length: 189 in.
Width: 76 in.
Engine: 4.6 L V8
EPA ratings: 0 mpg city | 0 mpg highway

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Last updated: April 17, 2013