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Mercedes-Benz B Class (LHD) 2006 B180 CDI ANCAP Crash Test


Mercedes-Benz B-Class (LHD) from 2006 ANCAP Crash Test

Mercedes-Benz B Class (LHD) 2006 Onwards B180 CDI ANCAP Crash Tests
Occupant Protection Score
33.57
Pedestrian Protection Rating
12.02
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelB Class (LHD) 2006 B180 CDI
CategorySmall
Body Type5-door hatchback
Tested Vehicles Built2006
Airbags (if supplied)Front + side & head airbags
Engine size2.0 L
Kerb Weight1440 kg
Test Date1 November 2006
Tested ByEuro NCAP

Important note: The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model History and Safety Features

The tested model of Mecedes-Benz B Class was introduced in Australia during 2006.

Dual front airbags and side airbags with head-protection are standard equipment for the front seats. ABS/EBD brakes and electronic stability control are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats. Active head restraints and a tyre pressure warning system are also fitted.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt.

Occupant protection: 5 stars

The Mercedes B-Class scored 12.57 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. A further 2 points were scored in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.1 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 3.47 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 20 mm and downwards 1mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 3mm and upwards 2 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 1 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's left knee. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.


Modifiers - Offset test scores

HeadNo deduction
ChestNo deduction
Upper legVariable & conc. loading - 2 pt deduction L
Lower legNo deduction
Foot scoreScore 4 points
Note:

Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.



Injury Measurements

Refer to the information sheet "How the tests are done"

Offset Crash Test
at 64 km/h
(v4.1)

Side Impact
Crash at
50 km/h
(v4.1)
 

Driver

Passenger

Driver

Head

HIC50833263
Acceleration (g for 3ms)60.246.536.6 
Head Injury Criterion (HIC) is a measure of the potential for head injury. At a HIC of 1000 one in 6 adults will suffer from life-threatening injury to their brain.

Neck

Chest

Compression (mm)28.2824.1618.85
Viscous Criterion (m/s)0.250.100.08
Chest compression of 75 or more, or chest acceleration of 90 or more indicates poor protection from serious chest injury.

Abdomen

Force (kN)  0.560

Pelvis

Force (kN)  0.800

Upper Legs

Force Left (kN)0.370.28 
Force Right (kN)0.580.19 
Knee Disp. Left (mm)00 
Knee Disp. Right (mm)00 
An upper leg axial force of 10.9 or more indicates poor protection from serious upper leg (femur) injury.

Lower Legs

Force Left (kN)2.621.77 
Force Right (kN)2.371.56 
Index (upper/lower) Left0.50/0.510.46/0.16 
Index (upper/lower) Right0.52/0.170.35/0.15 
A lower leg index of 1.2 or more indicates poor protection from serious lower leg (tibia) injury.

Bonus points (maximum 5):

Pole test:2 pointsSeat belt reminders:3 points

Pedestrian rating

Child head impacts4.62Upper leg impacts0.40
Adult head impacts1.00Lower leg impacts6.00
Total12.02 

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