Local Accident involving a W124 - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

arcticathlon · #16 12-14-2005, 09:52 PM

"I'd bet the SUV driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt."

i bet that is true, and the girls that had on my minor injuries was wearing hers.

DslBnz · #17 12-14-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cressida

I was walking through a junk yard today and specifically looked at the w124 doors and those on the Camry's to note differences in terms of side impact protection. I was surprised to find that the mid 90's Camry has the same size round interior door brace as on the Benz. Basically both doors have about a 2 inch round bar that runs horizontal across the door interior and it is attached on both ends with a lessor attachment in the middle area.

From the picture of the w124 it looks like either passenger side occupant would have suffered impact injuires. I've also examined a w126 that was T-boned and noted the "B" pilar was really caved into the occupant area - much more so than what I'd been led to believe if you listen to the MB faithful.

Based on the cars I've seen, a direct side impact is going to be bad news no mater what you are driving.

That's strange. I have seen many T-Boned S-Class Mercs, and the W140/W126 seem to retain a very strong safety structure. The W220 is the one that seemed to be smashed in quite a bit more. The B-pillar did not cave in on the older S. SL's and SEC's are deathtraps from a side collision, naturally. I once saw an R129 that had been torn in half, wheels taken, and engine stored elsewhere. I felt like Atlas as I was able to easily pick up half the chassis of an R129 with my bare hands.

I used to scrounge for parts in Leominster, MA at the "yard". I saw 100's of wrecked Benz's. Mostly R129, and W124. Unfortunately, it is now closed off to the public due to thievary.

Question, which Merc is this?

DslBnz · #18 12-14-2005, 11:04 PM

Here's the worst side impact I've seen for a 126:

DslBnz · #19 12-14-2005, 11:11 PM

Also, I believe the US versions had stronger side protection than Euro versions. Besides the oversized bumpers, I thought I read that somewhere. I am unsure.

BodhiBenz1987 · #20 12-14-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DslBnz

Question, which Merc is this?

Is this a 202?

davestlouis · #21 12-14-2005, 11:38 PM

btw, the SUV was a base-model Escape, probably 2wd 4cylinder given that it has bare-bones steel wheels...

DslBnz · #22 12-14-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BodhiBenz1987

Is this a 202?

I don't know. Is it?

I'm not sure myself but I think it might be a 220 S-Class. I notice the spring towers and the seat design. But, maybe a 202? I don't know.

davestlouis · #23 12-14-2005, 11:51 PM

It's an S-class, the seat pattern is the giveaway...

BodhiBenz1987 · #24 12-14-2005, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by davestlouis

It's an S-class, the seat pattern is the giveaway...

Never really looked at the interiors on any of the new Benzes ... newest one I've been inside was a W140 coupe! Although looking carefully at that photo, the portion of the hood (what's left of it) that frames the headlamp area has a more dramatic angle than would surround the squarish 202 lights ... so that makes sense ...

Johnhef · #25 12-14-2005, 11:56 PM

its a 220. drivers seat and trim give it away since not much else is recognizable

edit: damn! i just noticed the canister above the LF tire. its supposed to be behind the lower left bumper lol!

lietuviai · #26 12-15-2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticathlon

so why is the driver of the SUV in critical condition when he was hit head on. the front of the car should have absorbed enough energy, and the airbag should ahve saved him. that is odd for the suv driver to be hurt that much. i would have thought that all three students would be in critical or something. well if its a ford, then i am not supprised.

SUV's are not subject to the same crash standards that are automobiles are required to meet.

J. R. B. · #27 12-15-2005, 07:25 AM

I'm always sad to see a Benz in a wreck. As far as the SUV goes I think they should ship it to Germany where it can be melted down and made into a decent car. My love for American made cars ended mid-80's. Our designers keep giving us upside down bath tubs or rollerskates that are hard to work on.

Red Pike · #28 12-15-2005, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by whunter

Is Black ice a possible cause???

I would say that black ice could be a factor, but driver failing to take the possibility of black ice into consideration would be a more reasonable cause (i.e. human error).

R Leo · #29 12-15-2005, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticathlon

so why is the driver of the SUV in critical condition when he was hit head on?

In the wreck, the cell phone they were talking on flew out of their hand and bonked them on the noggin.

R Leo · #30 12-15-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by J. R. B.

Our designers keep giving us upside down bath tubs or rollerskates that are hard to work on.

LOL. I'm starting to think that the gang of outlaws that designed the W126 must have done their apprenticeship at River Rouge or Windsor. Right now, I'm doing a full frontend rebuild on my SDL and I gotta say that it has to be one of the more frustrating cars I've turned a wrench on in the last couple of years (ok, ok, granted, my recent wrenching has been confined to W123s and my old John Deere).