A Moving Deformable Barrier impact at 38.5 Mph/61 Km/h. Both occupants are 50th Percentile Male SID/Hyb III dummies. The MDB weighs 3015lbs (1368kg).
These ratings only apply to 2010 models, but crashworthiness applies to all 2010-2013 models. The Mercedes-Benz W212 pre-facelift did not receive a rating under NHTSA's 2011+ program.
Rating was based upon pre-2011 criteria.
NHTSA's MDB Side Crash Test of the 2010 Mercedes E 350 Sedan.
This test was listed under "Optional New Car Assessment Program", indicating this was retested. I am unsure of the need of a retest of the W212 E-Class.
Driver - Passenger
HIC 123 - 172
***** - ***** (Five / Five Stars)
