Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle

ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle based on Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid (V221)

Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle is a safety research vehicle based on the S400 Hybrid, unveiled in 2009.^[1]

Innovations

• PRE-SAFE Structure
• Braking Bag
• Interactive Vehicle Communication: Production version introduced on Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013: Car-to-X Communication with Drive Kit Plus
• PRE-SAFE Pulse
• Spotlight function: Production version called Night View Assist Plus with Spotlight Function, premiere on the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216) in 2011.
• Full-LED headlamps with Partial main beam: Production version called Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS, introduced on Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013.
• Side Reflect
• Beltbag: Production version introduced on Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013.
• Child Protect System:
• PRE-SAFE 360°
• Size Adaptive Airbags
• Rear seat camera
• Interseat Protection (Center airbag)
• Hybrid Battery Shield

The vehicle was unveiled in the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference in Stuttgart.^[2]

References

1. http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1214698-1-1214703-1-0-0-1214699-0-0-135-7165-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html The ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle
2. Ramsey, Jonathon (2009-06-14). "VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz ESF S400 Concept's "Braking Bag" in action". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-26.