Mercedes-Benz ML350 Side Impact Safety: An In-Depth Look

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class, specifically models from 2012 to 2015, offers robust safety features, earning commendable ratings in side impact tests. For those considering a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz ML350, understanding its safety performance is crucial. This article delves into the side impact safety assessment of the Mercedes-Benz ML350, a model later rebranded as the GLE-Class starting in 2016.

The safety evaluation is based on tests conducted on models around the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Bluetec 4-door 4wd, equipped with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags. It’s important to note that while rear side torso airbags were standard in the 2012-2013 models, they became an option starting with the 2014 models.

Interestingly, safety ratings from two distinct tests are combined to give a comprehensive overview. One test involved a 2012 ML 550 V8, which included standard rear side torso airbags. The second test was performed on a 2014 ML 350 Bluetec diesel V6 without the optional rear side torso airbags. The combined ratings indicate that the presence, or absence, of rear side torso airbags had minimal impact on rear occupant protection during side impact scenarios. This is largely attributed to the vehicle’s design; its substantial size and long wheelbase (115 inches) mean that the force of a side impact is distributed in a way that the rear seat area is less directly affected. Standard side curtain airbags still provide significant protection for rear passengers.

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class achieved an overall “Good” rating in side impact evaluations. This “Good” rating extends across all critical evaluation criteria, including the vehicle’s structural integrity and safety cage, as well as injury measures for both the driver and rear passenger. Specifically, assessments for head/neck, torso, and pelvis/leg protection for both driver and rear passenger all received a “Good” rating. Head protection for both front and rear occupants was also rated as “Good”.

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