The S-Class and its integral safety concept reaffirm the Mercedes-Benz position as a safety originator. With it, our vision of accident-free driving has moved one step closer to reality.

Working together, the technologies within the S-Class help to protect you before, during, and after an accident. From vehicle motion, stability, braking, to even lighting, many sensors and programs work together to monitor your vehicle and adjust as needed to provide you the ultimate protection[1].

For optimum protection, the body of the S-Class employs a series of reinforced crumple zones to protect you in the event of an accident. The S-Class further benefits from the protection of an 8 air bag system, including two-stage front air bags and front and rear side-impact air bags.

In the urgent moments just after an accident, our built-in technology even aids rescue efforts. Following a collision, our intelligent system automatically carries out a range of safety measures: the engine shuts off and hazard signals and emergency interior lighting switch on, the side windows are partially lowered and the doors are unlocked. And anytime an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is activated, the vehicle engages the standard TeleAid System[2], putting your vehicle in touch with the TeleAid Emergency Response Center, where trained specialists can assess the situation and alert emergency services.

Mercedes-Benz understands that when it comes to safety, time is of the essence.