The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE continues to demonstrate strong safety credentials, maintaining its 5-star overall rating from previous model years. Here's a breakdown of its crash test performance:
ANCAP Safety Rating (Australasian New Car Assessment Program)
The GLE retains its 5-star ANCAP rating from 2019 testing (excluding AMG variants):
- Adult Occupant Protection: 91% (34.9 out of 38)
- Child Occupant Protection: 92% (45.2 out of 49)
- Vulnerable Road User Protection: 78% (37.9 out of 48)
- Safety Assist: 79% (10.4 out of 13)
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Crash Testing
IIHS Rating (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
While specific 2024 ratings are not yet available, the GLE has historically performed well in IIHS tests. Key areas of evaluation include:
- Moderate overlap front
- Side impact
- Roof strength
- Head restraints and seats
Standard Safety Features
The 2024 GLE comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety technologies:
- 9 airbags
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with junction assist and cross-traffic assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane departure warning and lane keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
Final Comments
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE continues to offer top-tier safety performance, combining robust crash protection with advanced driver assistance systems. Its 5-star ANCAP rating and comprehensive safety feature set make it a strong choice for safety-conscious luxury SUV buyers.
