The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class: E-Guard with "High Protection" ex factory
With the new-generation E-Guard models, Mercedes-Benz is continuing almost 80 years of tradition in the production of armoured passenger cars with special protection. This integrated protection is incorporated on a high-security production line, where experienced specialists build each vehicle from the ground up. Specifically this means that the doors, rear wall, sides, roof and firewall of the passenger cell are fitted with effective protective components of steel and aramid – including areas which are afterwards no longer accessible. In addition, the basic structure of the vehicle body is reinforced to account for the greater weight. This ensures that in all respects, the E-Guard models exhibit the same, typical Mercedes quality as all the standard production models.
This means that in normal road traffic the new-generation E-Guard models are incognito, for there is no external indication that their protective cell is able to stop bullets right up to the mighty .44 Magnum, and has therefore been officially certificated to meet the stringent requirements of protection category B4. The new E-Guard models, which are only supplied in the Avantgarde version, substantially retain their generous interior spaciousness, a high level of ride comfort and the excellent handling which is characteristic of the standard Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
New generation is even more dynamic and safe
The new E-Guard models are equipped with the same technical innovations as all the other models in the new-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, deliveries of which commenced in June 2006. This means that the engineers have newly developed or improved more than 2000 components versus the preceding model. Beside the new design the highlights also include appointments which no other car worldwide possesses, with the following innovative safety features and technologies:
- PRE-SAFE® - an anticipatory
system which reflexively activates safety features for the driver and front
passenger when an accident appears likely;
- NECK-PRO head restraints – these reduce the risk of
whiplash injuries during a rear-end collision;
- Intelligent Light System – unique, adaptive headlamps
which adapt to the driving and weather conditions;
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE – brake lights that flash during
emergency braking, allowing a faster braking response by drivers following
behind;
- DIRECT CONTROL – more direct steering combined with a new suspension configuration for considerably more agility.
Mercedes-Benz Guard-Models
4
Fahrzeug-Typ
E-Guard B4
E
320 CDI
E
350
E
500
Motor
(Zylinder)
V6
V6
V8
Leistung
(kW) bei 1/min*
165/3800
200/6000
285/6000
Hubraum
(cm³)
2987
3498
5461
Drehmoment
(Nm) bei 1/min*
540/
1600-2400 350/
2400-5000 530/
2800-4800
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
(km/h), elektronisch begrenzt
240
240
240
Leergewicht
Serienfahrzeug (kg) ca.**
1750
1690
1785
Leergewicht
mit Hochschutz (kg)**
2140
2065
2155
Zuladung
(kg)
440
465
425
Zulässiges
Gesamtgewicht (kg)
2580
2530
2580
Vorderachse
1200
1150
1200
Hinterachse
1380
1380
1380
Bereifung
245/45
R17
245/45
R17
245/45
R17
Leichtmetallräder
8
J x 17
8
J x 17
8
J x 17
Sitzplätze
4
4
Lieferbare
Fahrzeugvarianten***
LL,
RL
LL
LL,
RL