BMW Crash Test Comparison: The Science of Sledgehammers

Models
BMW 5 Series 2023
BMW X5 2018
The **2023 BMW 5 Series** has undergone various safety tests by organizations like the **Euro NCAP** and **IIHS** (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) to evaluate its crashworthiness and overall safety performance. Here's a summary of the crash test results for the 2023 BMW 5 Series:

### Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)
The **2023 BMW 5 Series** received high marks in the Euro NCAP tests, where it achieved:

- **5 stars** in overall safety, the highest possible rating.
- **Adult occupant protection**: The car scored well with an overall rating of 93% for adult protection. It performed well in frontal and side-impact crash tests, protecting both the driver and passengers.
- **Child occupant protection**: It scored 89%, reflecting strong protection for younger passengers with proper installation of child seats.
- **Vulnerable road user protection**: The vehicle earned 72% in pedestrian and cyclist protection, which is decent but still leaves room for improvement, particularly in the areas of lower leg protection and the rear end.
- **Safety assist**: The BMW 5 Series received a high score (78%) in safety assist features, such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.

### IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
In the **United States**, the 2023 BMW 5 Series performed well in IIHS crash tests, but its scores can vary slightly depending on the specific model and equipment. Some notable results include:

- **Good** in most crashworthiness categories, such as the moderate overlap front, side impact, and rear crash protection tests.
- **Superior** for front crash prevention, particularly in terms of automatic emergency braking (AEB), which is considered a key feature for preventing or mitigating collisions.
- The **headlights** received **acceptable** or **good** ratings, depending on the specific trim and optional headlight configurations.

### Safety Features
The 2023 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a wide range of active and passive safety features, including:
- **Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)**: Standard features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring.
- **Active safety technology**: Includes a **360-degree camera**, **parking sensors**, and **night vision** (available on higher trims or as an option).
- **Driver attention monitoring**: The system can detect driver fatigue and provide alerts.
The 2018 BMW X5 has been tested by safety organizations like the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in the U.S. and Euro NCAP in Europe. Here's a summary of its crash test performance and safety ratings:

IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
In the United States, the 2018 BMW X5 was subjected to IIHS crash tests. It received strong ratings in most categories:

Moderate Overlap Front Test: The X5 earned a "Good" rating, which is the highest score. This test evaluates how well the vehicle protects the driver and passenger in a partial frontal crash (about 40% of the vehicle's front end impacting a barrier).

Side Impact Test: The X5 received a "Good" rating in this test, which evaluates the vehicle's performance in a side-impact collision. It is a critical test for occupant protection in side crashes, such as T-bone accidents.

Roof Strength Test: In the event of a rollover, the X5 earned a "Good" rating for roof strength, meaning the roof can withstand significant force without collapsing. This is an important measure of the vehicle's ability to protect occupants during a rollover accident.

Head Restraints and Seats Test: The X5's seats and head restraints were rated "Good" for their ability to protect the occupants' necks and spine in rear-end collisions, which helps prevent whiplash injuries.

Front Crash Prevention: The 2018 BMW X5 received an "Advanced" rating for its front crash prevention system. This system helps reduce the severity or avoid collisions with objects or vehicles ahead. It uses cameras and radar to detect potential obstacles and can apply the brakes autonomously in emergency situations.

Headlights: The standard headlights on the 2018 BMW X5 were rated "Acceptable", which is not the highest rating. The vehicle can be equipped with upgraded headlights that perform better.

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