You can never be too careful these days, which is why Mercedes-Benz is launching an armored version of its new E-Class sedan. Called the E-Guard, the armored sedan is designed to protect its occupants in case of a street level attack.
For security reasons, the E-Guard looks almost identical to its unprotected stable mate. However, under its standard-issue E-Class body work hides special metal plates, capable of withstanding the blast of a DM51 hand-grenade. The E-Guard’s glass windows have also been swapped out for polycarbonate units that can stand up to a .44 Magnum hand gun. Despite the thicker windows, the E-Guard’s driver and passenger side front windows can still be rolled down, while the rear windows can be fitted with the same function for an added price.
As with most armored vehicles, the E-Guard comes with a standard intercom system, allowing occupants to safely communicate with the outside world in the event of an attack.
To cope with the added weight of the armoring, the E-Guard uses a special Level II version
of Mercedes’ AIRMATIC air suspension system. The E-Guard comes standard with 17 inch wheels shod in run flat tires, allowing the armored sedan to travel 30 miles at up to 50 mph on flat tires.
The E-Guard package can be had on the E 500, E 350 and E 350 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY. However, piece of mind doesn’t come cheap as the armoring package will add about $58,000 to the price of a standard E-Class. The E-Guard will be available from Mercedes dealers beginning in April.
02/09, 6:52 PM
posted by:
Zcarsales
Can I get one with machine guns behind the headlights?
02/09, 6:52 PM
posted by:
atoms
i got to say in black the new E-class looks pretty sharp
02/09, 7:37 PM
posted by:
BlackX
why would anyone buy this instead of S class ?
02/09, 7:51 PM
posted by:
Get Real
I want flame throwers like they install in South Africa.
02/09, 7:56 PM
posted by:
Zcarsales
get real, better idea.
02/09, 8:07 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
SIGN ME UP!!!
I can add my own flame throwers and machine guns!!!!!
that black one looks nice too
02/09, 8:09 PM
posted by:
Zcarsales
Is there a ramming speed function on the shifter?
02/09, 8:14 PM
posted by:
Gundy
Who’s going to buy these? Oh yeah, the only ones that can afford them, the bankers that STOLE our tax dollars and need protection from angry mobs. (not bitter)..
02/09, 8:29 PM
posted by:
CottonPanties
That’s pretty sweet… still can’t handle rifle rounds though. So I guess i’ll be keeping my AK-47 afterall.
02/09, 9:16 PM
posted by:
Borat
Somebody needs to remind M-B that dear Fuhrer already kaput.
02/09, 10:05 PM
posted by:
Get Real
Funny Borat.
Serious fun in crime ridden South Africa about the flame throwers, they are mounted under the body at the doors. Carjacker comes up and you “flame on”. They run away with an ouchy.
02/09, 10:39 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Wouldn’t it just be easier to ride around in an R Class? Even your enemies would probably think you’ve been punished enough.
02/09, 11:00 PM
posted by:
Need Mo Betta oil for GM
Needs more GM on it. Then it can withstand economic downturn using tax payer money.
02/10, 12:00 AM
posted by:
Mutant@DCX
This car should be standard issue to our troops in Afganistan. Im sick of seeing body bags coming home from IEDs.
Either that… or GTFO
02/10, 2:54 AM
posted by:
eff1Fifty
I wonder what the curbweight is?
And what happens when you accidentally slam your finger in the door?
Do you even feel it when you are rear ended?
Ever see the eye of a tornado? If not then maybe the Pano-roof is a good option
02/10, 3:02 AM
posted by:
KuroSyn
it’s more like there are more and more wars going on out there, not talking about the wars between countries. More like now you have to understand the the crisis has also hit the prices of street gangs, underworld organizations, conglomerate pushers from weapons to drugs to trafficking of all sorts. The gas prices and land prices and all other prices have gone up, which result in heftier prices for the sort of things they do. This then turns it into the opportunity of a lifetime to take out competition who can’t keep up with the times we are all at now. They can “lay-off” some of their workers to lower costs, “cut” production lines and maybe even delay “new products” until everything settles down. What’s that saying? Where there is a war, there is money to be made? I mean, it looks like the crisis sure is giving some a pusher of pain, while for others it’s given them opportun moments. MB sure has found it’s opportunity here.
02/10, 8:47 AM
posted by:
Fit19
So Mercedes gets a free pass if they want to use polycarbonate windows, but everyone pounces on Hyundai for using it for a single window on the Tuscon concept?
02/10, 9:30 AM
posted by:
zfenderguy
Tupac and Biggie are like “Now you come out with one!”
02/10, 9:41 AM
posted by:
Other Man
@ Fit19:
Because this is for a real purpose in the same way the GT3 RS doesn’t use all glass windows for a reason.
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And I laughed at “piece of mind”. Spell check is a wonderful revolution guys.
On a more serious note, it looks darn good in black.
02/10, 12:57 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
Tupac and that fat piece of blubbery crap BIG are dead as turds. Their brains were eaten by maggots LOOOONG time ago
02/10, 2:45 PM
posted by:
jonmiles
LOL at Zcarsales… I’m laughing so hard I can’t breath
02/10, 2:46 PM
posted by:
jonmiles
And I second gundy’s comment regarding the bankers.
02/10, 2:47 PM
posted by:
jonmiles
Ahahahahahahaha johnnycannuk… this thread is priceless
02/10, 8:31 PM
posted by:
wideopenthrottle
The guy who designed those headlights probably bought the first one to roll off the line.
I watched a show about armored cars on the science channel. There is a truck that has pepper spray and a grenade launcher on the roof. No joke. You have to have a fingerprint ID scan to operate the weapons system.
02/10, 8:47 PM
posted by:
wideopenthrottle
It was on Extreme Machines on Science Channel. It re-airs on 2/20 at 2pm
02/10, 9:14 PM
posted by:
skeee1
Perfect vehicle for the Bank Execs that got all of our money from the government and don’t want to lend it out. They need this because the general public wants to kill them all!!!!
02/11, 8:19 AM
posted by:
Gundy
er… i guess some folks read my comments, some don’t.. but, that’s the same with everyone I guess. Borat & Johnny, declared the winners by Gundy (but nobody will read this)..
02/11, 8:20 AM
posted by:
Gundy
Sorry Jonmiles, I didn’t mean to call you “nobody”, when in fact, it’s just the opposite.
02/11, 8:33 AM
posted by:
gritsandeggs
Nice to see Mercedes is copying the Hyundai Sonata’s rear end. Great going, guys. Merc has lost its way design-wise and dependability wise