The M-Class, a mainstay of Mercedes-Benz's lineup since 1998, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Mercedes-Benz offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is very safe 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a score of 93, implying a 0.024% chance of driver death (2.2% chance of injury). If equipped with optional advanced driver safety features, the chance of death falls to 0.022%, and the chance of injury falls to 2%.
We estimate that the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0243% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.7697%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0243% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.7697% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is 48% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is 40% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 8%.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 63 to 100. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is safer than the 2015 INFINITI Q70, the 2015 Lexus GS, the 2015 Lincoln MKX, the 2015 Lincoln MKT, the 2015 Buick Enclave, the 2015 Lexus RX, the 2015 Audi Q5, the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the 2015 Audi Q7. It is about as safe as the 2015 BMW X5.
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