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Mercedes M class

2006-11 models

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.

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Test details:

The Mercedes M class was redesigned for the 2006 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. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags (rear torso airbags standard beginning with 2007 models, optional in 2006 models)
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Programmable daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2006 Mercedes ML 500 4wd
Class: Midsize luxury SUV
Weight: 4,817 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 115 in.
Length: 188 in.
Width: 75 in.
Engine: 5.0 L V8
EPA ratings: 14 mpg city | 19 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 20, 2011