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2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class Safety Review

June 3, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Five stars
NHTSA

Long list of safety equipment
Kelley Blue Book

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class scores highly in standard safety equipment—and in government and industry crash tests.

A strong combination of high-tech safety features and top marks on all crash tests lead the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to award the 2009 M-Class its Top Safety Pick award. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a NHTSA five-star crash rating and a four-star rollover rating.

Kelley Blue Book particularly likes the 2009 M-Class's "Pre-Safe system that tightens seatbelts and closes windows when it senses an impending collision." Stability control, anti-lock brakes, and traction control are standard, along with front, side, and curtain airbags.

Edmunds also notes that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class comes standard with "hill descent/ascent control and a full complement of airbags."

Conclusion

Filled with safety features and designed to withstand even the most severe crashes, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class gets top ratings for crash protection.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Top Safety PickIIHSFive starsNHTSALong list of safety equipmentKelley Blue Book The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class scores highly in standard safety equipment—and in government and industry crash tests. A strong combination of high-tech safety features and top marks on all crash tests lead the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to award the 2009 M-Class its Top Safety Pick award. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a NHTSA five-star crash rating and a four-star rollover rating. Kelley Blue Book particularly likes the 2009 M-Class's "Pre-Safe system that tightens seatbelts and closes windows when it senses an impending collision." Stability control, anti-lock brakes, and traction control are standard, along with front, side, and curtain airbags. Edmunds also notes that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class comes standard with "hill descent/ascent control and a full complement of airbags." ConclusionFilled with safety features and designed to withstand even the most severe crashes, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class gets top ratings for crash protection. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS STYLING | [8 out of 10] MotherProof: "its hole-punched chrome makes the ML look modern and kind of aggressive" Edmunds: "interior design and quality may be its most outstanding feature" Car and Driver: " Mercedes has given its new ML550 the AMG styling ...

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The Volkswagen Touareg sits high, feels thick and sturdy, and seats five adults. The Infiniti FX has aggressive styling and a V-8 option to match. The Lexus GX 470 has good off-road capability but a dowdy exterior shape. The BMW X5 is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's closest competitor—in fact, just the state of Georgia separates the Mercedes factory in Alabama from the BMW factory in South Carolina. The X5 offers a third-row seat, but it has more sedate styling and lacks the performance character of BMW’s cars.

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