Safety
The 2012 M-Class was deemed a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, meaning it received the top score of Good in front- and side-impact crash tests, as well as for roof strength and whiplash protection.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and an electronic stability system, which are required on all new vehicles as of the 2012 model year. Also standard are front and rear side-impact and side curtain airbags, a knee airbag for the driver, and active front head restraints. Mercedes' standard Attention Assist system monitors driver behavior and issues a warning if it detects drowsiness, while Pre-Safe cinches the front seat belts, adjusts the front head restraints, and closes the sunroof and side windows if it senses an impending crash.
Safety options include front and rear parking sensors, a blind spot warning system, lane departure warning and prevention, collision warning and prevention with full braking capability, a backup camera, adaptive bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and adaptive high-beam headlights.
For a full list of safety features, check out the Features & Specs page.
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Displaying the range and current fuel consumption
Press the
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
Press the
or
to select the
current fuel consumption and the
approximate range.
The approximate range that can be ...
Low outside temperatures
DEF freezes at a temperature of
approximately 12 °F (–11 °C). The vehicle is
equipped with a DEF preheating system when
it leaves the factory. Winter operation is
therefore also guaranteed at ...
Number of seats
The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The number of seats is vehicle-specific and can differ
from the details shown. The number ...