Crash Test Results

New Car Safety

MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
COUPE
From 2011 Front+side+head+knee airbags


Occupant
Protection
Occupant Protection Score 35.51 out of 37
Variant: C220 CDi LHD Eng: 2.2 diesel
Kerb mass 1620 kg Category: CAR - LUXURY
Vehicles built: 2011 Tested by Euro NCAP
Important note: 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.
Model History and Safety Features
The tested model of Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe was
introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2011. This
ANCAP rating currently only applies to the 2.2 litre diesel
variant. Further technical information is being sought about
other variants.
Dual front airbags, side airbags, head-protecting side
curtains and driver knee airbag are standard equipment.
Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brakeforce 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.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce
slack in the event of a crash.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION: 5 Stars
The C-Class Coupe scored 14.51 out of 16 in the offset
crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape
well. There was a slight risk of serious leg injury for the
driver and passenger and a slight risk of serious chest
injury for the passenger.
The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash
test and a further two points in the pole test.

FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts,
chest 3.29 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.22 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the
offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 7
mm. The accelerator pedal moved downwards 2mm. The
steering wheel hub moved 65mm forward, 10mm
downward and 36 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar
moved 2mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during
the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with
normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact
was stable. The passenger's head was cushioned by the
airbag. There were no knee hazards.
SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST
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 a pole impact test, since it had
head-protecting side airbags. The vehicle earned the
maximum two points in this test.
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION: Acceptable
The bumper scored maximum points for its protection of
pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet
provided predominantly poor protection. The C-Class
Coupe has an active bonnet. Sensors detect when a
pedestrian has been struck and actuators raise the bonnet
to provide greater clearance to hard structures beneath.
Mercedes Benz showed that the system would detect a
range of pedestrian statures and would work over a broad
range of speeds, so the bonnet was tested in the raised
position. In most areas likely to be struck by a child's head,
the bonnet provided good protection. An adult's head might
strike on the bonnet surface, where the car offered good
protection, or on the windscreen, where protection was
poor.
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION

Tested by Euro NCAP v5.3
Child head impacts 8.64
Adult head impacts 6
Upper leg impacts 0.01
Lower leg impacts 6
Total (out of 36) 20.65


April 2007
PO Box 1555
Canberra ACT
Australia 2601
c_coupe11.doc
issued 28/11/2011

Offset crash test at 64km/h
DECEMBER 2011
PO Box 4041
Manuka ACT 2603
c_coupe11.doc
Issued 9/12/2011
www.ancap.com.au
TECHNICAL DATA - MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE - From 2011
INJURY MEASUREMENTS
Body region
Offset Crash Test at 64km/h
(v5.1)
Side Impact Crash
Test at 50km/h
(v5.1)
Driver Passenger Driver
Head HIC 304 419 42
Acceleration (g for 3ms) 44.7 56.1 31.5
Neck - Shear (kN) 0.72 0.30 -
Tension (kN) 0.71 0.33 -
Extension (Nm) 7.5 6.5 -
Chest Accln (g for 3ms) - - -
Compression (mm) 20.06 26.95 13.65
Viscous criterion (m/s) 0.07 0.12 0.05
Abdomen - Force (kN) - - 0.250
Pelvis - Force (kN) - - 1.460
Upper legs Force (kN) Left 1.72 1.60
Right 2.30 0.20
Knee displ (mm) Left 3.60 0.40
Right 2.60 0.60
Lower legs Force (kN) Left 3.17 2.24
Right 2.38 2.19
Index (Upper/Low) Left 0.53 /0.26 0.42 /0.24
Right 0.33 /0.38 0.56/0.52
Bonus points (maximum 5)
Pole Test: 2 pts
Seat belt reminders: 3 (see table below for details)
Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores
Head No deduction
Chest No deduction
Upper leg Variable & conc. loading No deduction
Lower leg No deduction
Foot score Score 4 points
Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores
Chest No deduction
Safety features
These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer
for the latest specifications.
Driver airbag S Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake
distribution / Brake Assist
S/S/S
Passenger front airbag S Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC,
ESP, VSA)
S#
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection S 3 point seat belt for all forward-facing seats S
Side airbags, front seats - head protection S Whiplash protection (RCAR protocol) Pending
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver S
Driver knee airbag S Intelligent seat belt reminder - front
passenger
S
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/Rear outboard) S/X Intelligent seat belt reminder - rear seats S
Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V= not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant
# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008