Mercedes S 600 Guard Continued
Aside from armor and other protective equipment, the Mercedes S 600 Guard naturally comes equipped the same cutting edge innovations that are present in the regular S 600s/S class.
• Brake Assist PLUS-Basically radar that detects incoming vehicles and other cars in front. A proximity sensor in the system warns the driver if and when the S 600 gets too close or when it advances too quickly. If the system detects a risk of collision, it automatically calculates the required braking power and applies this as soon as the driver steps on the brake pedal-even if the pedal is not pressed hard enough.
• PRE SAFE Occupant Protection System- is a preventive emergency system. In conjunction with the Brake Assist PLUS, it warns the driver if and when the distance between the S Guard and the car in front gets critical. The system will also calculate the optimal braking power required so even if the driver stomps on the brakes, the system will only use the necessary braking power needed in order to safely decelerate the vehicle. If collision is imminent, PRE SAFE immediately closes all windows, tightens seat belts and reverts seats to a safer position thus minimizing the effects of the crash. The system also detects if and when there is a risk of skidding due to rapid deceleration. PRE SAFE then proceeds to: 1- increase tension in the front seat belts and 2- inflate air cushions in the multicontour seats in order to provide support and keep the driver, front and rear passengers in place.
• Enhanced multicontour seats and a relaxing back massage- These newly developed seats can be customized by customers to suit their individual comfort needs. Standard are 12 way power adjustable front seats. Dynamic multicontour seats for the front, heated and actively ventilated luxury seats and front and rear multicontour seats are available options.

Mercedes continues its’ almost 80 tradition of producing special protection vehicles by way of the Mercedes S 600 Guard.

The S Guard provides the ultimate level of protection against attacks and other acts of terrorism.

The B6/B7 rated armor, together with the other protective measures such as a special protected fuel tank that re-seals itself if perforated by bullets or shrapnel, an optional emergency fresh-air system which is capable of counteracting dangerous gaseous substances, a fire-extinguishing system that can be triggered either automatically or manually, sensors that detect smoke and/or tear gas and the Michelin PAX run flat-tire system are factory installed.

Since armoring is integrated in the production system, customers can be assured that all the required body structure reinforcements made necessary due to the extra weight of the protective systems are properly installed as opposed to post production armoring wherein the armor plates and defensive systems are retrofitted into the finished vehicle.

It also goes without saying that the Mercedes S 600 Guard comes with the same hi-tech innovations as its unarmored S 600 brethren.

These include:
• Brake Assist Plus
• Pre-Safe Brake
• Enhanced Pre-safe anticipatory occupant protection system
• Distronic Plus
• Night View Assist

In cases of stop and go traffic, Brake assist Plus and Distronic Proximity Control can maintain the distance between your car and the vehicle in front of you.

Distronic Proximity Control is a radar based system that can also slow the car at a rate of up to 4 m/s2 and if necessary, to a complete stop and accelerate again to a speed as programmed or set by the driver.

The MSRP of a standard or regular S 600 is $147,450.Total Cost to Own is $177,551.

As of this time, I have yet to find a quote for the S 600 Guard.

I have been told though that depending on the customer’s specific needs, you can expect to pay anything between $700,000 and $1,200,000.

Did I mention the US Army’s Stryker, an armored combat vehicle costs $1.4 million?

But you won’t find one of those at your San Antonio Mercedes Dealership.