Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Overall: 36.16 out of 37
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| Variant: 200 CDI |
| Kerb Weight: 1490 kg |
| Year: 2007 |
| Engine: 2.1 diesel |
| Category: Luxury |
| Airbags: Front+side+head airbags |
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The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. 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 C-Class was introduced in Australia during 2007.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard along with several other advanced safety features. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats.
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. Pretensioners are fitted to the front 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 (lap) seat belt.
 5 stars. The C-Class scored 15.16 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 the driver.
The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.93 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.23 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 8 mm and downwards 1mm. The steering wheel hub moved 70mm forward, 34mm downward and 7 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 2 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all door could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The knee airbag protected the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
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.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
341 |
332 |
22 |
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Acceleration |
40.4 |
49 |
19.8 |
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Shear |
0.83 |
0.46 |
None |
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Tension |
0.97 |
0.79 |
None |
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Extension |
6.7 |
22.8 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
22.46 |
21.1 |
12.34 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.04 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.93 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.04 |
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Force Left |
1.29 |
1.53 |
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Force Right |
1.56 |
0.18 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0 |
0 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
2 |
0 |
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Force Left |
3.16 |
2.79 |
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Force Right |
2.46 |
2.14 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.53/0.35 |
0.36/0.23 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.35/0.39 |
0.48/0.37 |
Pole Test: 2 pts Seat Belt Reminders: 3
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & conc. loading |
No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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Score 4 pts |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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Child head impacts 3.26
Adult head impacts 0.50
Upper leg impacts 1.50
Lower leg impacts 5.57
Total (out of 36) 10.83
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Version 1, Published on: 22-Jan-08
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