2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2009 Smart fortwo IIHS crash test

#crashtests #iihs #mercedesbenzcclass #smartfortwo This 2009 crash test demonstrates how vehicle size and weight influence outcome in a multi-vehicle car crash. In the test, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2009 Smart fortwo traveled toward each other at 40 mph, with 50 percent of the fortwo’s width overlapping the C-Class. The structure of the fortwo, which weighs 1818 pounds less than the C-Class, didn’t hold up as well against the larger vehicle as in the car-to-barrier tests on which IIHS ratings are based. C-Class's overall evaluation: Good fortwo's overall evaluation: Poor