2010 E350 vs. 2010 S550

grignard10 · 02-16-2010, 02:38 PM

Hi,
I was just wondering, if both of these vehicles were equipped with the Driver Assistance Package and the PRE-SAFE system, is there still a big difference in overall driver/passenger protection in an impact? Is it big enough to justify the almost double price of the S550 over the E350?

It seems as though MB has advertised the E350 to be the safest car on the road, how does it compare to the S550? God forbid, if one were involved in a collision, would survival/reduced injury be greater in the S due to size?

Shopping for a new MB sedan soon and just want some input from you guys.

Thanks!

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C280driv3r · 04-13-2012, 04:06 PM

The S-class is probably safer.

C280 Sport · 04-19-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by grignard10

Hi,
I was just wondering, if both of these vehicles were equipped with the Driver Assistance Package and the PRE-SAFE system, is there still a big difference in overall driver/passenger protection in an impact? Is it big enough to justify the almost double price of the S550 over the E350?

It seems as though MB has advertised the E350 to be the safest car on the road, how does it compare to the S550? God forbid, if one were involved in a collision, would survival/reduced injury be greater in the S due to size?

Shopping for a new MB sedan soon and just want some input from you guys.

Thanks!

Both are very safe cars. Having owned and still own E's and S classes I feel 100% safe everytime I get inside them. Of course the S Class being larger and stronger the chances are the S Class is much more safer. Also the S Class is the flagship model as well and it is the trailblazer for safety features.Also it depends on the situation and the accident that will result in injuries.

zneB-sedecreM · 06-08-2012, 10:30 AM

The S Class is longer and wider so there is more of a chance of you getting hit if you think about since you take up more space on the road lol

StuttgartUSA · 06-09-2012, 06:19 AM

If you get in a accident and the E class cant handle it, than it probably does not matter if you are in a S or E class. Both cars are big cars and both offer superior crash protection.

victorylap · 03-16-2013, 09:07 PM

good luck in your search for a new or previously enjoyed mercedes-benz. both vehicles will offer superior crash protection as eluded to above.

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04-13-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
C280driv3r Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 20 Drives: w202	The S-class is probably safer.

06-08-2012, 10:30 AM	#4
zneB-sedecreM Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,361 Drives: MB; 55KCL AMG, SL550 SLS AMG G500 Cabrio 280SL ML350 CLS550 ML500 E55 AMG CL500 S600 SLK32 AMG	The S Class is longer and wider so there is more of a chance of you getting hit if you think about since you take up more space on the road lol

06-09-2012, 06:19 AM	#5
StuttgartUSA Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 254 Drives: 2012 C250 Sports Sedan, 2006 AMG E55	If you get in a accident and the E class cant handle it, than it probably does not matter if you are in a S or E class. Both cars are big cars and both offer superior crash protection.

03-16-2013, 09:07 PM	#6
victorylap Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 198 Drives: 2000 E320, 2007 Land Rover LR3 HSE, 2008 E350	good luck in your search for a new or previously enjoyed mercedes-benz. both vehicles will offer superior crash protection as eluded to above.

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