Mercedes-Benz V-Class

2015

5 ANCAP Star Rating
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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class hitting the barrier in the frontal offset test.
Data supplied by euroNCAP
ANCAP 5 Star Safety Rating - Tested in 2014

About

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in mid 2015. This 5 star ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.


Test Results Summary
Crash TestScore
Adult Occupant Protection 33.81 out of 36
    Full Width Frontal Test [not applicable]
    Frontal Offset Test 15.76 out of 16
    Side Impact Test 8 out of 8
    Pole Test 6.35 out of 8
    Whiplash Protection Test 3.7 out of 4
    AEB (City) [not applicable]
Child Occupant Protection 43 out of 49
Safety Assist 6 out of 7
    Speed Assistance System 1 out of 1
    ESC 3 out of 3
    Seat Belt Reminders 2 out of 3
    Lane Support System [not applicable]
    AEB (Interurban) [not applicable]
Pedestrian Protection 20.14 out of 30

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 Standard
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* 15.76 pts (out of 16)
Head/Neck 4
Chest 3.76
Upper Legs 4
Lower Legs 4
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the frontal 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 test. The side airbags performed well.


What is side impact test?

Full Width Frontal Test

Driver* pts (out of )
Head
Neck
Chest
Upper Legs
Rear Passenger* pts (out of )
Head
Neck
Chest
Upper Legs
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

[not applicable]


What is full width frontal test?

Pole Test

Pole Test Image
Pole* 6.35 pts (out of 8)
Head 4
Chest 1.64
Abdomen 3.07
Pelvis 4
* Body region scores out of 4 points each

This variant was eligible for a side pole test because it has side head airbags. Driver chest protection was marginal in this test.


What is pole test?

Whiplash Summary

Whiplash Protection Crash Test Image

Front geometry: 3.70 points

Rear geometry: [Not applicable]

AEB (City): [Not applicable]


Child Occupant Protection Summary

Crash Test Performance
18 month old child: 12.00 points
3 year old child: 12.00 points

Child Safety Features
Safety features: 7.00 points
Installation check: 12.00 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

Acceptable Pedestrian RatingPedestrian Rating - please view table for scores

Adult & child head impacts: 14.14 points
Upper leg impacts: [Not tested]
Lower leg impacts: 6.00 points

This vehicle scored 20.14 out of 30 points (Acceptable). Owing to the height and geometry of the front of the V-Class, no tests were performed against the front edge of the bonnet. The protection provided against head injury on the bonnet surface was mostly in the range from marginal to good, with poor results recorded on the stiff windscreen pillars. The bumper scored maximum points in Euro NCAP tests, offering good protection to pedestrians' legs. (Tested by Euro NCAP v7 Heavy Vehicles)


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-protecting airbags (all three rows) are standard.

ANCAP & UCSR Rating Explained