[DasBlitz]

Hey,

Just found this. Basically you choose make and model and then a video shows how it did during crash testing.

BMW 325i did good on both front and side.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...htestvideo.htm

[Zeroday]

Good news for dummies everywhere!

[ksfrogman]

BMW E90
frontal offset: good
side impact: good

Infiniti G35
frontal offset: good
side impact: acceptable

Lexus IS
frontal offset: good
side impact: good

Mitsubishi Lancer
frontal offset: good
side impact: poor

[DasBlitz]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

BMW E90
frontal offset: good
side impact: good

Infiniti G35
frontal offset: good
side impact: acceptable

Lexus IS
frontal offset: good
side impact: good

Mitsubishi Lancer
frontal offset: good
side impact: poor

Is the Lancer considered competition for the other models? Either way it seems Lexus and BMW both have good ratings.

[oldaccount]

i like the white tire on that 3er sedan.

i also like jeff barleys haircut.

[Ninjaneer]

Watched this earlier today, surprising how much damage the cars can take at 30-40mph only! The bimmer's wheels were off the ground upon the front impact.

[ksfrogman]

Originally Posted by DasBlitz

Is the Lancer considered competition for the other models? Either way it seems Lexus and BMW both have good ratings.

Some prospective E9x buyers consider the Evo, which is a Lancer.

[DasBlitz]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Some prospective E9x buyers consider the Evo, which is a Lancer.

Oh, Gotchya. Mercedes C-class received a good front but ok side i believe.

[noktekniq]

was that at 30-40 mph? that looks like the car got totalled

[AndrewAZ]

Originally Posted by noktekniq

was that at 30-40 mph? that looks like the car got totalled

Its 40 front and 31 side.

You have to keep in mind the 40 is a fixed barrier. But also 40 mph doesnt seem fast but the forces at that speed with all that weight easily can tear and twist metal like butter. Take a look at a heavier car such as the 5 series it looks a lot worse off than the 3 series since is has more mass to slow down but it also has more crumple zone and more metal to help slow that mass down over time which is important.

40 mph X 3,500lbs =140,000
40mph x 4,500lbs= 180,000

So in order for a 3 series to have the same force as a 5 series hitting that barrier at 40mph it would have to be going around 55mph.

[PMP]

Here's a picture of another BMW in a recent crash test. It was the 195 mph airborne head on into a retaining wall crash test. The car was totalled but received a "good" rating in the "explosive multiple impacts from every angle while torpedo rolling down a track" test.

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/200...hG_468x281.jpg

[miopyk]

Originally Posted by PMP

Here's a picture of another BMW in a recent crash test. It was the 195 mph airborne head on into a retaining wall crash test. The car was totalled but received a "good" rating in the "explosive multiple impacts from every angle while torpedo rolling down a track" test.

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/200...hG_468x281.jpg

And all the driver got was a slight concussion and a sprained ankle.

Miopyk

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by DasBlitz

Is the Lancer considered competition for the other models? Either way it seems Lexus and BMW both have good ratings.

The Euro NCAP results give a better picture

The 3 Series gets 16/16 for front crash rating
The Lexus IS only gets 13/16 for front crash

http://www.euroncap.com/tests/bmw_3_..._2005/225.aspx