2009 Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon

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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon performs well in federal government crash tests -- earning four of five stars in frontal impacts and five stars in side impacts. What's more, the E Class Wagon receives a rollover rating of five stars.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the E-Class its top score, "Good," in frontal-impact crash testing; but a lower score, "Acceptable," in side-impact testing.

Among the E Class Wagon's long list of active and passive safety features is PRE-SAFE, which reads inputs from the E Class' brakes, steering, and Electronic Stability Program to adjust protection equipment to keep occupants safe in the event of an imminent crash.

• "If the radar sensor predicts an impending collision, Pre-Safe cinches the front seat belt pretensioners and can even change the position of the front passenger seat for optimal protection by the restraints. In a serious skid, the system closes the moonroof and any open windows, a step to prevent occupant ejection, which can occur in a collision or, especially, a rollover." -- Cars.com
• "Pre-Safe is anticipatory technology. It employs a series of computers and sensors, which, in turn, process myriad algorithms to predict when a crash is imminent. Pre-Safe automatically optimizes seatbelt and air bag protection for the driver and front passenger." -- Washington Post
• "Outward visibility is good, but lane changes would be easier with larger door mirrors." -- Consumer Guide