ANCAP :: Vehicle Crash Report

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 220CDi

Overall: 32.95 out of 37

Variant: Sedan

Kerb Weight: 1650 kg

Year: 2004

Engine: 2.2 Litre

Category: Luxury

Airbags: Dual front + side + head airbags

Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

The tested model of Mercedes Benz E-Class was introduced in 2002. In mid-2004 advanced seat belt reminders became standard on the Australian model.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. ABS brakes and electronic stability control are also standard.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front and rear outboard seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt.

The Mercedes E-Class scored 13.26 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for both the driver and passenger.

The vehicle scored 15.69 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver. A further 2 points were scored in the optional pole test.

The advanced seat belt reminder earned the vehicle a further 2 points and this gave a 5 star rating (minimum 32.5 pts).

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4pts, chest 3.06pts, upper legs 3pts, lower legs 3.2pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 49mm and downwards 7mm.. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 11mm, downwards 8mm and sideways 3mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 17mm rearwards. The driver's doorway did not shorten in width. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Dash/fascia components were a potential source of injury for the driver’s right knee and both passenger knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4pts, chest 3.69pts, abdomen 4pts, pelvis 4pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.


	Offset Crash Test at 64km/h		Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h
	Driver	Pass.	Driver

HIC	210.41	113.17	10.72
Acceleration	37.99	31.1	13.26

Shear	0.44	0.23	None
Tension	0.17	0.09	None
Extension	10.27	6.49	None

Acceleration	None	None	None
Compression	27.97	28.56	23.54
Viscous Criterion	0.11	0.11	0.16

Force	None	None	0.58

Force	None	None	1.37

Force Left	1.68	3.1
Force Right	2.7	0.79
Knee Displ. Left	0.94	0.55
Knee Displ. Right	0.82	1.12

Force Left	1.76	1.6
Force Right	2.26	1.89
Index Left (Up/Low)	0.58/0.21	0.41/0.2
Index Right (Up/Low)	0.44/0.51	0.44/0.15