The Pre-Safe Brake feature works in tandem with Distronic Plus, Mercedes-Benz’s adaptive cruise control system, to avoid a collision or reduce the severity of an impact. This function is especially ...

As the cyclists wondered too close to the car, that's exactly what the Pre-Safe-Plus system misinterpreted, with disastrous results for Mike Cavendish.

Another innovation is the E-Active Body Control suspension, which will raise the entire vehicle immediately before an impending side collision through its new Pre-Safe function.

Also impressive are the Pre-Safe functions, rear airbag with its new inflation concept and the Active Brake Assist.

The model is called the Mercedes-Benz G 450 d and it is the replacement of the G 400 d. It offers 362 horsepower from its ...