Mercedes CLA vs. Mercedes CLA - Ultimate Real-World Crash Test

Mercedes-Benz has released footage of what it describes as the first live high-speed side-impact crash test involving two production vehicles, both new CLA models. Both cars travelled at 56 km/h without prior braking, a demanding scenario chosen to assess the occupant and battery protection of the new CLA. A CLA Shooting Brake with an electrified combustion engine struck the driver's side of an all-electric CLA. The source notes that the car's modern driver assistance systems could help drivers avoid such a collision or reduce its severity in everyday traffic. The video is provided by YOUCAR, which credits Mercedes-Benz as the source.

• Two production Mercedes-Benz CLA vehicles, each over two tonnes, travelling at 56 km/h
• Side-impact crash with no prior braking, as is customary for such tests
• A CLA Shooting Brake with electrified combustion engine hits an all-electric CLA on the driver's side
• Focus on occupant and battery protection

Hi guys! World’s first public high-speed side-impact crash test involving two CLAs demonstrates outstanding occupant and battery protection Mercedes‑Benz has shown the world's first live high-speed side-impact crash test with two production vehicles. Both vehicles were travelling at 56 km/h – an exceptionally demanding practical test for the safety of the new CLA. In everyday traffic, the CLA’s modern driver assistance systems would help drivers to avoid such a collision or reduce its severity. To test the two vehicles, each weighing more than two tonnes, Mercedes‑Benz conducted the crash test – as is customary for such tests – without prior braking. A CLA Shooting Brake with electrified combustion engine drove directly into the driver’s side of an all-electric CLA. Do you like it? Comment, like, dislike, share! – Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2OUlFrrWiZvSsZRwOYmNg ✅ Source: Mercedes-Benz