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    • 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class  RealSafeCars79Safety Rating

    #20 of 2011 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #47 of all 2011 vehicles


    The R-Class, part of Mercedes-Benz's lineup since 2006, is a three-row large wagon with seating up to 7. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Mercedes-Benz offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has a score of 79, implying a 0.044% chance of driver death (3.9% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0435% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.969%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0435% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.969% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is 7% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is 14% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    9756Cadillac DTSINFINITI M-37Hyundai EquusAcura RLLincoln MKTBMW X5Audi Q7M.-B. E-ClassAcura MDXLincoln MKSAcura ZDXM.-B. R-ClassComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 56 to 97. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is safer than the 2011 Cadillac DTS, the 2011 INFINITI M-37, the 2011 Hyundai Equus, and the 2011 Acura RL and less safe than the 2011 Acura MDX, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 2011 Audi Q7, and the 2011 BMW X5. It is about as safe as the 2011 Lincoln MKT, the 2011 Acura ZDX, and the 2011 Lincoln MKS.

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