2008 Mercedes R Class Earns Top Ratings for Front and Rear Crash Protection
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Mercedes 2006-08
models earned "Good" ratings for front crashes among large SUVs with measurements showing good prevention of
driver-side compartment intrusion and driver injury. In tests of side impact results in the same SUV category,
Mercedes R Class vehicles earned "Acceptable" ratings in its 2006 vehicles with standard and additional optional
side air bags, and an "Acceptable" ranking in 2007-08 models with standard sized airbags. Read more...