The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and M-Class Models Earn 5-Star Safety Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives these Mercedes-Benz vehicles top honors in crash tests.
By: Motor Werks Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates
 
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/dealership/about.htm) has announced that two classes of Mercedes-Benz Vehicles have received the top rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their ability to protect occupants in the event of a collision. Despite even stiffer crash tests from the government, Mercedes-Benz still makes some of the safest vehicles on the road today. Both the C-Class compact sedan and the M-Class SUV have earned the perfect five-star rating.

The NHTSA toughened up the crash tests in 2011 in order to better reflect real-world accidents and how collisions affect passengers. Both the frontal and side crash tests were revised with more stringent requirements. These tougher tests resulted in far fewer five-star rated vehicles in the industry.

Mercedes-Benz has continued to be a safety leader, even with new tests, partially due to proprietary in-house research. The German automaker puts every car through a series of 40 different crash tests, many of which are unique to the brand. The M-Class and C-Class have each passed over 200 crash tests and many more computer-aided simulations.

In addition to the NHTSA awards, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/2013-mercedes-m-class.htm) and C-Class both received the Top Safety Pick honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as the top five-star rating from the European NCAP.

Mercedes-Benz has always been a leader in safety. As one of the first automakers to include airbags, crumple zones, and anti-lock brakes in passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has a history of innovation, which continues today. Some high-tech features currently available in Mercedes-Benz vehicles include preventative safety features like Collision Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and ATTENTION ASSISTĀ®. Most Mercedes-Benz vehicles also get the PRE-SAFEĀ® system, which senses an impending accident and prepares the vehicle to best protect occupants in advance.

Visit Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates to find out more about the latest Mercedes-Benz vehicles. As one of the leading auto dealers in the Chicago area, Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates is able to offer exceptional service, support, and more. They are located at 1000 W Golf Rd in Hoffman Estates (http://www.mercedeshoffman.com/dealership/directions.htm), and can be reached by phone at (866) 439-5248.
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