My wife and I kept at risk children in our home for several years.we drove MB diesels.79 300sd 84 300d.why?first we had them already! But here's what we learned.they are safe,get great milage,the interiors are durable,they have plenty of room and yes,(when you are in one of the many meetings for these children),you get a good feeling when they say,my foster parents drive a mercedes!