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Originally posted by turnne1
Maybe MB was betting that the multitude of airbags in the newer cars was going to take the place on the thinner sheetmetal and seats
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That's true. The sheet metal is embarrisingly thin. The doors are light, and the interior is cheap.
Bang on the doors and fenders on the W220 to see how solid it is. They must have crush zones that span the whole car!
I read once that these cars were designed to absorb the damage, not only to protect the driver, but also the person they hit, or are hit by. This translates into some embarassing situations where an older MB (especially S-Class)involved will win everytime. Usually with no damage.
But all car manufacturers are going this way. Not just MB.
Have you seen the 2005 - 06 S-Class that has been previewed before. 22 inch wheels? Who the @#ll needs that? Oh yeah 16-airbags with PRE-SAFE II. Did I mention it's the ugliest car to ever see the light of day? This is what happens when Bruno Sacco leaves the group.