1. Fascinating long-distance journey from Paris to Beijing

2. Automotive adventure between Europe and Asia

3. Historical model: Peking-Paris 1907

4. 450,000-kilometer endurance test for Michelin tires

5. Sulphur-free Superdiesel by the 10,000 liters

6. The new generation E-Class

7. Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Guard: special protection for
    more safety

Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Guard: Special protection for more safety: The world’s first diesel with “high protection”ex factory

Stuttgart, Oct 17, 2006
One of the E-Class cars taking part in the long-distance journey from Paris to Beijing is a saloon of a very special kind: The Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Guard is the world’s first diesel model supplied with “high protection” – resistance level B4 – ex factory. Thanks to its comprehensive ballistic protection package, the E-Guard provides protection against criminal attack while guaranteeing a level of quality which cannot be achieved by retrofitted protective features. During the endurance test between Europe and Asia, this inconspicuous saloon will demonstrate its reliability under even the most extreme conditions.

Even on closer inspection, the special attributes of the Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI Guard are not immediately obvious. Its external appearance does not reveal that this car has been officially tested and certificated according to the stringent requirements of resistance class B4. This discreet appearance is only possible because the extensive protection features are already installed at the factory, and were already taken into consideration during the development of the basic vehicle.

In addition to an inconspicuous appearance, there is a further advantage to ex-factory protection: The E-Guard models, which are supplied in the AVANTGARDE version as standard, retain the generous interior spaciousness, high level of ride comfort and excellent handling of a Mercedes-Benz.

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, aramid and special glass – 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.

The E-Guard models are equipped with the same technical features as standard versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and are also available with right-hand drive. These features include safety systems and technologies such as PRE-SAFE®, ADAPTIVE BRAKE, DIRECT CONTROL, Intelligent Light System and NECK-PRO head restraints. There is a choice of three engines: The 6-cylinder diesel engine in the E 320 CDI Guard has an output of 165 kW/224 hp, the V6 petrol unit in the E 350 Guard develops 200 kW/272 hp and the V8-engine in the E 500 Guard generates 285 kW/388 hp. All the E-Guard models are equipped with MOExtended run-flat tyres by Michelin in conjunction with a pressure loss warning system. Their maximum speed is limited to 240 km/h.

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