Mercedes-Benz Atego
4x2 rigid
City distribution
Truck Safety 2026 – 4 stars CitySafe
Verdict:
The Mercedes-Benz Atego is a City Distribution truck, earning 4-stars as well as the CitySafe award. The Direct Vision is good, but no Camera Monitoring System (CMS) is available on the Atego at time of rating. The AEB system was good at preventing truck to vehicle rear end collisions, both with and without use of ACC. The performance of the frontal AEB against Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) was adequate, offering room for improvement. The Cyclist Nearside Turn Protection system was adequate at managing risk to cyclists when turning – the system differentiates itself from others in the market by operating without the need of a turn signal, offering a greater level of protection. The only system not offered by Daimler Trucks on the Mercedes-Benz Atego is a Lane Support System. The Atego’s good vision and crash avoidance performance mean it is a good choice for operators in a city environment, and stands out by making many of the assessed safety systems fitted to the vehicle as standard.