Improving the outcomes of accidents with PRE-SAFE® for 20 years
The introduction of PRE-SAFE® 20 years ago attracted similar attention to the moose test incident that took place 25 years ago. When Mercedes-Benz introduced the system in 2002, it was a disruptive innovation: the system marked the first time that active elements helped support passive protective measures in order to improve outcomes in the event of an accident. Examples include automatic closing of the windows and the sunroof in critical driving situations before an imminent collision, preventive tensioning of the front seat belts with the first reversible belt tensioners or adjusting the front passenger seat to a more upright position (if the seat features a memory function).
Focus on protection for back-seat passengers
In recent years, Mercedes-Benz was able to further increase the safety of back-seat passengers. Among other improvements worth mentioning are the belt tensioners for the rear seats, the side airbags, and the window bags. Introduced by Mercedes-Benz in the S-Class in 2020, the first frontal airbag for back-seat passengers reflects the frequent use of the car as a chauffeured vehicle: the feature increases safety for adult passengers while also taking into account concerns about child safety. The Belt Bag, which increases the area of the seat belt and can thus reduce impacts on passengers’ upper body, also contributes to greater safety in the rear. There is also the seat cushion airbag, which is designed to prevent passengers from slipping below the lower belt, even if the passenger has laid their seat back.
Maximum safety for electric cars too
When it comes to its high safety standards, Mercedes-Benz does not differentiate between different drive systems. Whether combustion, hybrid or electric drives – in all cases, the development team ensures that appropriate technology ensures a comparable degree of protection. This has been proven by tests conducted by independent organisations. Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) has distinguished the Mercedes EQS twice, awarding the car “Best in Class” in 2021 in the categories “Premium Class” and “Pure Electric”. And the Mercedes EQE also received top ratings twice: The maximum rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP safety rating and the overall rating of “very good” with the optional assistance package in the special rating for assistance systems. In addition to protection in the event of an accident, Euro NCAP also evaluates child safety, pedestrian protection and assistance systems.
Safety is an essential part of Mercedes-Benz’s DNA and one of the central responsibilities the company has assumed – towards all road users. The priority of the brand with the star is to prevent accidents and improve the outcomes of accidents. The company is using two anniversaries in active and passive safety as an opportunity to present its latest safety features. Everything was set off by car test in October exactly 25 years ago. In Sweden in 1997, the A-Class rolled during the so-called ‘moose test’. This prompted the rapid and widespread introduction of the Electronic Stability Program ESP® in all Mercedes‑Benz model series. The company immediately followed up with extensive development of driving assistance systems[1]; today, drivers of current Mercedes-Benz models enjoy the support of more than 40 such systems. The second anniversary: Twenty years ago, the anticipatory protection system PRE‑SAFE®, which has undergone continuous development ever since, was introduced. The system marked the first time that active elements helped support passive protective measures in order to improve outcomes in the event of an accident. The company is pursuing a clear goal: to achieve accident-free driving by 2050. The ‘real-life safety’ philosophy guiding the company’s ambitious goal is based on real‑world accidents, with the Group’s own Accident Research unit, which Mercedes-Benz has been conducting for more than 50 years, forming an essential component. In recent years, the research has been expanded to include locations in China and India.
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