SLK/R171: Has anyone seen SLK safety data?
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Has anyone seen SLK safety data?
Hi!
I'm actively considering a new SLK for a "fun" car. I really liked the SLK - but one thing holds me back. I can't quite get my arms around the safety data on the car. I can't seem to find any crash tests. It's a small car - but safety is pretty important to me. I've been considering a CLK350 or a Corvette as my other options. Both have pretty strong safety records. If I could convince myself that the SLK was a safe car despite its size, I'd grab one today.
If anyone has seen anything or has any guidance on this, I'd be really grateful!
Thanks!
I'm actively considering a new SLK for a "fun" car. I really liked the SLK - but one thing holds me back. I can't quite get my arms around the safety data on the car. I can't seem to find any crash tests. It's a small car - but safety is pretty important to me. I've been considering a CLK350 or a Corvette as my other options. Both have pretty strong safety records. If I could convince myself that the SLK was a safe car despite its size, I'd grab one today.
If anyone has seen anything or has any guidance on this, I'd be really grateful!
Thanks!
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I've only actually seen what MB throws out there, but I feel safe... it's hard not to feel safe when you know you have 8 airbags for 2 seats... (although I understand it may be 6 in some markets. I've heard some markets do not include the knee bolster bags.)
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Originally Posted by wil_sutton
I've only actually seen what MB throws out there, but I feel safe... it's hard not to feel safe when you know you have 8 airbags for 2 seats... (although I understand it may be 6 in some markets. I've heard some markets do not include the knee bolster bags.)
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The car is light? It weighs 3,300lbs. That's heavier than a Corvette. My current car (SLK55 coming next month) weighs 2,400, and thanks to its agility I've never been in an accident with it (knock wood). With the power, handling, and electronic nanny features of an SLK, you should be able to avoid a lot of incidents a tank-like car would get into, and with the zillion airbags and other safety features, you should do pretty well in a hairy situation.
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Originally Posted by carthinker
Hi!
I'm actively considering a new SLK for a "fun" car. I really liked the SLK - but one thing holds me back. I can't quite get my arms around the safety data on the car. I can't seem to find any crash tests. It's a small car - but safety is pretty important to me. I've been considering a CLK350 or a Corvette as my other options. Both have pretty strong safety records. If I could convince myself that the SLK was a safe car despite its size, I'd grab one today.
If anyone has seen anything or has any guidance on this, I'd be really grateful!
Thanks!
I'm actively considering a new SLK for a "fun" car. I really liked the SLK - but one thing holds me back. I can't quite get my arms around the safety data on the car. I can't seem to find any crash tests. It's a small car - but safety is pretty important to me. I've been considering a CLK350 or a Corvette as my other options. Both have pretty strong safety records. If I could convince myself that the SLK was a safe car despite its size, I'd grab one today.
If anyone has seen anything or has any guidance on this, I'd be really grateful!
Thanks!
Best bet would be to look at the SLK320 for reference. As the size, shape, weight is similiar. Don't know about the structure (i.e. frame differences).
However, the actual cars are very different (style, options, engines, material, etc.).
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Originally Posted by wil_sutton
I've only actually seen what MB throws out there, but I feel safe... it's hard not to feel safe when you know you have 8 airbags for 2 seats... (although I understand it may be 6 in some markets. I've heard some markets do not include the knee bolster bags.)
Seriously, I had two cars totaled, both Mercedes, that were hit. I not only walked away (in both cases their had to be towed) but I drove away as well. VERY secure and safety minded in their manufacturing.
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Originally Posted by carthinker
Hi!
I'm actively considering a new SLK for a "fun" car. I really liked the SLK - but one thing holds me back. I can't quite get my arms around the safety data on the car. I can't seem to find any crash tests. It's a small car - but safety is pretty important to me. I've been considering a CLK350 or a Corvette as my other options. Both have pretty strong safety records. If I could convince myself that the SLK was a safe car despite its size, I'd grab one today.
If anyone has seen anything or has any guidance on this, I'd be really grateful!
Thanks!
I'm actively considering a new SLK for a "fun" car. I really liked the SLK - but one thing holds me back. I can't quite get my arms around the safety data on the car. I can't seem to find any crash tests. It's a small car - but safety is pretty important to me. I've been considering a CLK350 or a Corvette as my other options. Both have pretty strong safety records. If I could convince myself that the SLK was a safe car despite its size, I'd grab one today.
If anyone has seen anything or has any guidance on this, I'd be really grateful!
Thanks!
Not trying to be sarcastic...
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Originally Posted by vantage78
Sorry, I didn't know the Vette was a safe car? Not trying to be sarcastic...
Not trying to be sarcastic...ME NEITHER!! IF you look at the iihs.org website, the corvette is statistically the safest car (not SUV) out there. Who knew!
Now, that could have a lot to do with how it is driven - but still - impressive. Ever seen a vette w/o it's skin? It is a metal dune buggy. The New SLK has more sophisticated airbags and a nice structure. I just can't get a safety sense on teh car. It weighs more than a vette (by a little), but it is smaller.
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I have to agree that the vette is fairly safe for its class. My grandfather was broadsided by an Escort going about 50 mph on the driver door in his '91 vette (he had several of them). He walked away with a cracked rib only, despite the softball size hole in the fiber on his door.
Dunno about the numbers, but from what I've seen they're not bad, but as with the rest of GMs, I can't imagine it's any safer than a benz.
Dunno about the numbers, but from what I've seen they're not bad, but as with the rest of GMs, I can't imagine it's any safer than a benz.
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Originally Posted by wil_sutton
I have to agree that the vette is fairly safe for its class. My grandfather was broadsided by an Escort going about 50 mph on the driver door in his '91 vette (he had several of them). He walked away with a cracked rib only, despite the softball size hole in the fiber on his door.
Dunno about the numbers, but from what I've seen they're not bad, but as with the rest of GMs, I can't imagine it's any safer than a benz.
Dunno about the numbers, but from what I've seen they're not bad, but as with the rest of GMs, I can't imagine it's any safer than a benz.
