The Mercedes E Guard. Just like its bigger brother, the Mercedes S 600 Guard, the E Guard is part of a line that continues Mercedes’ 80 years tradition of providing special protection vehicles while at the same time maintaining the level of excellence and comfort that its’ customers have learned to expect.

It appears that early on, Mercedes recognized the need for a special protection vehicle but not as heavily armored as the S 600.

Understandably, diplomats and royalty who are subject to acts of terrorism need a vehicle that can withstand armor piercing, automatic weapons fire. Hence the S 600 Guard with B7 armor.

For the wealthy businessman, the S 600 even if he could afford it, would seem a bit of an overkill.

The major threat to the rich would be pistol wielding muggers or carjackers.

The Mercedes E-Guard has a VR4 (formerly B4) Protection Level rating appears to fit this need.

This means that for example, the polycarbonate windows can withstand fire from 9mm, .357, and .44 Magnum and 12 Gauge Slug ammunition rounds and the metal plates that form a protective cage can put up with DM 51 hand grenades.

Again like its bigger brother, the E Guard looks practically identical to its unprotected version. Like the S Guard model (Incidentally, a G-Class Guard is also available) the E Guard is also built on its own assembly line, which lets Mercedes armor up the car as part of the original production process.

There are currently 2 E Guard trims available: the E 320 CDI and the E 550.

The E 320 CDI has a V6, 24 valve, 224hp engine and has a top speed of 140 mph.

Not bad considering that the E 320 Guard is 800lbs heavier than the standard E320 which has a curb weight of 3,858 and a top speed of 153mph.

More to follow…
Or just stop by your San Antonio Mercedes Dealership and have them order you one!!!