[Matrez]

Hey all, just spotted this a while ago so would like to share it

These crash tests are done at around 60km/h (approx 40mph).

Here is a very bad example :

And the E90 :

Uhhh, I feel safer now

Regards

[Sparky68]

That will T-Cut out.

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

That will T-Cut out.

Ohhh yes, especially the Chinese one

[MPD78]

What the hell!!! That Chinese car must be made out of cardboard wrapped in tin foil!

[briers]

[JackR]

Jeeze that's worrying!! Although, the 3 Series makes me feel happier. Kudos to the designers!

[Richardlkay]

I can vouch for the strength of the E90. My previous 320i was t-boned at around 30mph. Passenger side bore the brunt but was walked away with minor injuries.

Found the old post:

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[DUI Elite]

this is part of why I buy BMW.

[Sir_Pigley]

Likewise with mine being hit by something larger than a Mondeo

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[Matrez]

Glad all of you are fine E90s saved the tears !!!

[Subzero2003]

Whilst BMW's are superior to every car ever in every single way, hitting a stationary, deformable object at 37mph and walking away hardly makes me feel safe. I wonder what would happened with two cars head on/partially head on at 50-60mph. If there is a good chance of me walking away from a collision like that, i will feel much safer, however something tells me this would not be a realistic prospect

[SO8]

I work with fatal and serious collisions every day ... And have attended something like 300 over the last 12 years as a traffic officer ...

Safety has come on a long way and a simple way ... IMO of course ... Of looking at it is that *generally* the newer the model , whatever make, the safer you will be.

Bmw's do seem to stand up well, but it does really depend how much energy from a collision your car ... And then you ... Have to absorb ! Too much and the car, no matter how good, can't perform miracles.

Cars tend to hit and deflect off each other .... Whereas , as an example, hitting a tree is bad ... As it doesn't move.

... But I definitely think bmw's are fairly solid ... Which is reassuring

[dxb335d]

But BMW only test the saloons, because they are stronger. Don't think the Coupe's are as good but will still be safe.