Both the C Class and the E Class have both achieved “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  To qualify for this award the vehicles must have a score of “Good” in the following categories: front, side, roll over and rear crash protection.

In addition to the IIHS award, the C Class was also awarded five stars in the Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Program), making it one of the Safest cars on the market.