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Crash test review: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Tampa Sports Car Examiner

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the best vehicle for safety and crash resistance. The Autobahn ready design of the vehicle makes use of a strong chassis plus reinforced rail frame structural system that ensures rigidity against impact at all speeds. People are known to survive collisions in these vehicles beyond 130 mph. The vehicle does not collapse upon frontal, rear, or side impact testing.

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The occupants inside appear to be protected at all times thanks to the special design implemented by Mercedes-Benz that makes full use of inertia and g-force data. The car is designed for the occupants to be in optimum crash position at all times beyond the variable crash control computers that adjust seat belt and various other gadgetry. Mercedes-Benz is truly unlike any other! I have driven this vehicle to 160 mph and would gladly do it again.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class specifications:

  • 2.5 liter V6
  • Dynamic head restraint
  • Frame rail structure chassis
  • Closed end aluminum bumper
  • 3450 lb. curb weight

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