Overall crashworthiness evaluations, current models

MIDSIZE LUXURY/NEAR LUXURY CARS

See earlier model ratings in this vehicle class
How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings
Important: frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight; side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Click on front, side, or rear for test details. Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests.
Electronic stability control availability — click on "ESC" for trade names of this feature.

Legend for vehicle ratings: =Good =Acceptable =Marginal =Poor

Acura TSX 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Acura TL 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Audi A4 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Saab 9-3 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Mercedes C class 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front2	Side	Rear	ESC standard
BMW 3 series 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Lexus IS 250/350 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Lexus ES 350 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Infiniti G35/G37 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Volvo S60 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Lincoln MKZ 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Saab 9-5 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard

Notes:

This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
Two tests of this vehicle were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by the vehicle manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.

Additional information:
Frontal technical measurements for midsize luxury/near luxury cars
Side impact technical measurements for midsize luxury/near luxury cars