Mercedes-Benz CLA has been recognized as the safest car of 2025 according to Euro NCAP. This model also showed the best result in the compact family cars segment.
The segment leaders are MINI Cooper E (city cars and superminis), Tesla Model 3 (large family car), Tesla Model Y (compact SUV), smart #5 (large SUV), and Polestar 3 (executive class).
For Euro NCAP, 2025 was eventful in terms of car safety testing: the organization examined a record number of electric cars and models equipped with advanced driver assistance systems.
The winners were determined based on the final score, which takes into account the protection of adult passengers, children, vulnerable road users, and the effectiveness of electronic safety systems. Only cars with a five-star rating and a standard set of safety systems were considered.
Mercedes-Benz CLA scored 94% of the maximum possible points for adult passenger protection and 93% for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Child protection was rated at 89% and driver assistance systems at 85%.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y both received 93% for child protection, with Model Y also achieving 92% in the Safety Assist section. The same result of 92% in the electronic assistants category was demonstrated by the smart #5, which also scored 88% for adult protection.
MINI Cooper E received 89% for adult passenger protection and 79% for driver assistance systems. Polestar 3 showed 90% in the adult protection category and 93% for children.
Euro NCAP emphasizes that the rating helps buyers compare the safety levels of cars from different classes tested using a unified methodology.
Source: Euro NCAP