Brilliant finish: the rear assembly of the M-Class
The rear area too of the M-Class also protects the sturdy passenger compartment in crash situations thanks to specific deformation work, therefore minimising the loads on the occupants. A special impact test conducted to check tank leakage gives an indication of the exceptional load capabilities of the rear part of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class body. The test involved running a crash carriage into the rear of the M-Class at 80 km/h. The tank system survived this fatal impact without suffering any leaks.
To enhance rigidity, increase the energy absorbtion capability and improve deformation behaviour, the multi-piece rear longitudinal members feature a continuous closed cross-section with stepped plate thicknesses (tailored blanks). The spare wheel well forms an integrated part of the steel floor, and a steel flexible bumper bracket carries the rear bumper covering and is connected to the rear structure via two steel crashboxes.
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Stylish cockpit with three round dials and two colour displays
In addition to the "wrap-around effect" of the instrument panel support, the
newly-designed multifunction steering wheel in the 3-spoke design in Nappa
leather is particularly eye-catchi ...
Safety
Typical of full-size luxury cars, the CL-Class hasn't been crash-tested by
the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but it does have a boatload of
safety features. There are nine airbags, inclu ...
NECK-PRO head restraints
Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have
difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop ...
