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2009 Mercedes-Benz C Class Safety Review

July 24, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset
IIHS

Four stars, front impact; five stars, side impact
NHTSA

adaptive braking that can tell the difference between a regular stop and a panic stop
Autoblog

If not for the four-star rating in front impact tests, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class would be right at the top of the safety list. New for 2009 are the standard pelvic airbags. Bringing the total amount of supplemental restraints to eight, the new airbags work in conjunction with the curtain and side airbags.

After subjecting the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to its battery of tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards it four out of five stars for front impact protection and five stars for side impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) corroborates those results; the independent agency awards the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class its highest rating, "good," for frontal offset collisions. The frontal offset test is the only one conducted by the IIHS.

Good crash-test results aren't the only safety aspect consumers use to judge a car's safety. Mercedes knows this, so a wealth of safety features is built into the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Edmunds says that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with "a full load of standard safety equipment, including front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags," and a convenient "brake drying" system that activates automatically when the windshield wipers start up. MotherProof reviewers devote significant space to listing the "safety highlights of the C-Class," which "include a standard electronic stability system, active head restraints," and "adaptive braking that can tell the difference between a regular stop and a panic stop."

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class also gives ample visibility to drivers and passengers alike. ConsumerGuide attests "there's little problem seeing around the tall but narrow front headrests and slender rear roof pillars,” and Car and Driver raves about the "outstanding forward sightlines.”

Conclusion

Mercedes-Benz's reputation for safety continues with the 2009 C-Class' safety features and is supported by crash-test ratings.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offsetIIHSFour stars, front impact; five stars, side impactNHTSAadaptive braking that can tell the difference between a regular stop and a panic stopAutoblog If not for the four-star rating in front impact tests, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class would be right at the top of the safety list. New for 2009 are the standard pelvic airbags. Bringing the total amount of supplemental restraints to eight, the new airbags work in conjunction with the curtain and side airbags. After subjecting the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to its battery of tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards it four out of five stars for front impact protection and five stars for side impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) corroborates those results; the independent agency awards the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class its highest rating, "good," for frontal offset collisions. The frontal offset test is the only one conducted by the IIHS. Good crash-test results aren't the only safety aspect consumers use to judge a car's safety. Mercedes knows this, so a wealth of safety features is built into the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Edmunds says that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with "a full load of standard safety equipment, including front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags," and a convenient "brake drying" system that activates automatically when the windshield wipers start up. MotherProof reviewers devote significant space to listing the "safety highlights of the C-Class," which "include a standard electronic stability system, active head restraints," and "adaptive braking that can tell the difference between a regular stop and a panic stop." The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class also gives ample visibility to drivers and passengers alike. ConsumerGuide attests "there's little problem seeing around the tall but narrow front headrests and slender rear roof pillars,” and Car and Driver raves about the "outstanding forward sightlines.” ConclusionMercedes-Benz's reputation for safety continues with the 2009 C-Class' safety features and is supported by crash-test ratings. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "longer wheelbase and body give the car a substantial road presence" Car and Driver: "a look that says Mercedes in any language" ForbesAutos: "Bigger than the model it replaces in nearly every dimension" Edmunds: ...

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Other Choices:

Because of the two distinct models, the Sport and the Luxury, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class appeals to two types of buyers. The Luxury model, with its expanded list of standard conveniences, trumps the base Lexus IS model with a better, more balanced driving experience and a quiet interior that allows more generous front seating. The Sport takes a more pronounced turn toward edgier performance-oriented rivals like the 3-Series and G35 without forgetting its luxury base. The Sport provides handling prowess that's nearly as satisfying as the 3-Series and G35, although its steering isn't as sharp as the Infiniti's. The Audi A4 offers an especially frugal yet peppy base engine, a turbocharged four-cylinder in its 2.0T model, and the new 2009 A4 provides a sportier driving experience than before.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Caterina #1, Posted: 7/29/2009

    Great car! Wish I would have been this lucky guy who got it for only $8000 at www.dubli.com and to be able to rule the highway with it:
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