2017 Mercedes E-Class Crash Test

Mercedes-Benz E-Class being driven and crashed against a buffer during a testing at the new Mercedes-Benz Centre of Technology for vehicle safety in Sindelfingen

Mercedes-Benz Safety Features

No matter what Mercedes-Benz you’re driving, you can always have confidence that it will be backed by some of the most reliable safety features in the industry. The Mercedes-Benz brand has a strong reputation for constructing their vehicles in a way that will dramatically lessen the chances of an accident. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable Mercedes-Benz safety features available.

Pre-Safe Technology

Mercedes-Benz’s signature Pre-Safe technology will help warn drivers whenever there’s an imminent accident. This technology will also help prepare the vehicle for the collision by tightening seatbelts, closing the sunroof and windows, and even adjust front head restraints. When driving through the Carolinas there’s no better way to be and feel safer than driving a vehicle with Mercedes-Benz safety features.

Accident Investigation

Mercedes-Benz takes pride in offering some of the most notable safety features in the industry. This is why they’ve launched their accident investigation program - to help them determine what the most likely scenario for an accident might be so that they can develop technology to prevent it. They calculate collision angles, impact speed, and collect much more data to help improve their groundbreaking technology, which includes Pre-Safe, Attention Assist, and many others.

Pre-Safe Brake and Distronic Plus Technology

Every second that a driver spends distracted on the road is a second that can have life-changing implications. This is why Mercedes-Benz went out of their way to offer both Pre-Safe Brake and Distronic Plus technology. What do they offer? Basically, whenever the vehicle senses that an accident is about to occur, it will automatically start to initiate about 40% braking power. It will also audibly alert the drive, followed by engaging the Pre-Safe system. Should the driver fail to respond, the vehicle will apply 100% braking power on its own in order to help reduce the impact of a collision.