2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class Safety Review [ 2007 ]

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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class does well in government crash tests, earning four out of five stars for driver and front passenger protection in front impact crashes, and five out of five stars for front seat and backseat occupant protection in side crashes. Most reviews say it offers a competitive package of safety equipment, including advanced systems like adaptive braking.

• "Improved safety is always a big concern for the Daimler boys. Seven airbags come standard, and the optional Pre-Safe occupant-protection system is among the many new safety features available." -- Motor Trend
• "Safety equipment includes electronic stability control, traction control, side airbags and antilock disc brakes with brake assist." -- Orlando Sentinel
• "Anti-slip regulation (traction control) and electronic stability program keep the wheels side down on straight or twisty roads and at speed into and out of corners." -- Chicago Tribune
• "Notable to families, some of the safety highlights of the C-Class include a standard electronic stability system, active head restraints that move forward nearly 2 inches to protect front-seat passengers from whiplash, and adaptive braking that can tell the difference between a regular stop and a panic stop." -- Mother Proof
• "Compared to the previous series, [the 2008 C Class] has larger deformation zones and improved energy flows. The front-end structure of the new C-Class has four independently acting impact zones, which enable forces to be distributed over a wide area around the passenger cell." -- New Car Test Drive