The comprehensive demands on vehicle safety are reflected in the Mercedes-Benz safety concept, which combines various aspects of active and passive safety into a holistic system. The brand's striving for vehicle safety can be traced back to the early years of the automobile era. Since the mid-2000s, research has been largely focused on passive safety. Today, Mercedes is setting standards with forward-looking concepts for integrated safety. The goal is 'accident-free driving', still a dream of the future, but every new development is a step forward.