Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

2015

5 ANCAP Star Rating
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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC hitting the barrier in the frontal offset test.
Data supplied by euroNCAP
ANCAP 5 Star Safety Rating - Tested in 2015

About

The tested model of Mercedes-Benz GLC was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in 2015. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.


Test Results Summary
Crash TestScore
Adult Occupant Protection 36.4 (out of 38)
    Full Width Frontal Test 7.45 (out of 8)
    Frontal Offset Test 7.57 (out of 8)
    Side Impact Test 8 (out of 8)
    Pole Test 8 (out of 8)
    Whiplash Protection Test 2.59 (out of 3)
    AEB (City) 2.81 (out of 3)
Child Occupant Protection 43.7 (out of 49)
Safety Assist 9.34 (out of 13)
    Speed Assistance System 1.33 (out of 3)
    ESC 3 (out of 3)
    Seat Belt Reminders 3 (out of 3)
    Lane Support System 0 (out of 1)
    AEB (Interurban) 2 (out of 3)
Pedestrian Protection 29.7 (out of 36)

Base Model Safety Features

Forward Collision Warning Standard
Higher Speed AEB No Information
Low Speed Auto Emergency Braking No Information
Pedestrian Auto Emergency Braking No Information
Electronic Stability Control Standard
Driver Attention Detection Standard
Front Side Curtain Airbags Standard
Rear Side Curtain Airbags Standard
Active Cruise Control No Information
Warning - Driver Fatigue No Information
Car Safety feature - Traction Control Standard
Adjustable Steering Column No Information
Daytime Running Lights No Information
Front Airbags Driver Standard
Front Airbags Passenger Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioner Driver Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioner Passenger Standard

Legend

Standard Not Available
Optional No Information

Occupant Crash Results

Frontal Offset Test Image
Frontal offset* 7.57 pts (out of 8)
Head/Neck 4
Chest 3.74
Upper Legs 4
Lower Legs 3.39
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset test. Pedal and steering wheel displacements were well controlled. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was stable. All doors remained closed during the crash.


What is frontal offset test?

Occupant Crash Results

Side Impact Test Image
Side Impact* 8 pts (out of 8)
Head 4
Chest 4
Abdomen 4
Pelvis 4
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

Good protection was provided for the driver in the side impact and side pole tests.


What is side impact test?

Full Width Frontal Test

Full Width Test Image
Driver* 16 pts (out of 16)
Head 4
Neck 4
Chest 4
Upper Legs 4
Rear Passenger* 13.78 pts (out of 16)
Head 4
Neck 3.98
Chest 1.8
Upper Legs 4
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

What is full width frontal test?

Pole Test

Pole Test Image
Pole* 8 pts (out of 8)
Head 4
Chest 4
Abdomen 4
Pelvis 4
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

Good protection was provided for the driver in the side impact and side pole tests.


What is pole test?

Whiplash Summary

Whiplash Protection Crash Test Image

Front: 1.71 points

Rear: 0.88 points

AEB (City): 2.81 points


Child Occupant Protection Summary

Crash Test Performance

18 month old child: 12.00 points
3 year old child: 10.72 points

Child Safety Features
Safety features: 9 points
Installation check: 12 points

NOTE: The child restraints tested by Euro NCAP are relevant to the European market. For Australasian consumers, this information should be used as a guide to vehicle features only. For more detailed information about Australian child restraints visit childcarseats.com.au.


Pedestrian Summary

Good Pedestrian RatingPedestrian Rating - please view table for scores

Adult & child head impacts: 22.53 points
Upper leg impacts: 1.52 points
Lower leg impacts: 5.66 points

This vehicle scored 29.70 out of 36 points (Good). The GLC has an active bonnet fitted as standard. Good or adequate results were recorded over almost the entire bonnet surface, showing a high level of protection to the head of a struck pedestrian. The bumper also offered good or adequate protection to pedestrians' legs. Only the protection of the pelvis was mixed, with predominantly poor results. (Tested by Euro NCAP v8)


Pedestrian Rating Explained

Safety Features Summary

The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.

Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags (curtains) and a driver knee airbag are standard. Advanced crash-avoidance features including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) are avaialable as standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats.

ANCAP & UCSR Rating Explained