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Mercedes-Benz EQC - Crash Tests 2019

The passenger compartment of the EQC remained stable in the offset frontal test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the kneesand femurs of both the the driver and passenger. Mercedes-Benz showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupantsof different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. For the passenger, protection of all critical body areas was good. Likewise, inthe full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver was good for all critical body parts. For the rear passenger, dummy readings ofchest compression indicated a marginal level of protection for this part of the body, with good or adequate protection elsewhere. In theside barrier impact, the EQC scored maximum points with good protection all-round. Dummy readings indicated good protection for allcritical body areas in the more severe side pole test, too. However, a post-test inspection revealed that the upper hinge of the rearimpacted-side door had broken, and the car was penalised. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protectionagainst whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplashprotection. The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well in tests at the low speeds at which manywhiplash injuries occur, with collisions against another vehicle avoided or mitigated in all test scenarios.