BMW 5 Series And Lincoln MKS Post Sub Par Scores In Latest Small Overlap Crash Tests

Luxury sedans from BMW and Lincoln were the worst performers in the most recent batch of vehicles subjected to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s challenging small overlap crash test.

The BMW 5 series received a “marginal” rating in the small-overlap test while the Lincoln MKS received a “poor” rating, making the MKS the only model of seven tested in IIHS’ “large luxury sedan” category to receive the safety group’s lowest rating. The latest round of testing included the Infiniti Q70 sedan, which received the top rating of “good.”

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MDarringer - 10/2/2014 8:27:48 PM

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they tested a Lincoln MKS why? No one buys them and it's set for replacement.

cidflekken - 10/2/2014 8:28:25 PM

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I'm starting to think that the 5 Series just can't win at anything these days. And Lincoln...well, it's Lincoln.

dwagent - 10/3/2014 4:41:15 AM

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Was Matthew McConaughey the crash test dummy? Could they run the test again, using him as the crash test dummy?

Also...I am a BMW fan, and a 5-series fan (and E60 owner), but...well, let's just say that I'm really looking forward to seeing the G10.

carsnyc - 10/3/2014 12:35:22 PM

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Lincoln and BMW in the same sentence! Who would have imagined?

w222 - 10/3/2014 6:29:57 PM

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The 5 series have had mediocre ratings in the past from IIHS. This is no surprise. Thank you dwagent, Matthew McConaughey shouldn't be in any car commericals period.

MDarringer - 10/3/2014 7:32:25 PM

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Let's not forget that the IIHS is OWNED by the INSURANCE INDUSTRY and their sole function is to find ways to justify RATE INCREASES.

skytop - 10/3/2014 8:52:29 PM

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I should'a purchased a safer Hyundai instead of the 'marginal' BMW 5 series.