A stupid driver backed into the side of my 126 2 weeks ago. WHile it was at slow speeds in a parking lot, it was terrifying to have the rear of someones car coming directly at my face in slow motion. However, when the connection happened, it seemed as if the whole car took the energetic impact and spread it around. I mean, it was a solid car! All I can say is that I'm very glad I was in the MB and not my old Mazda 323 which probably would have crumpled. My driver's side mirror made a good, sharp dent in her trunk too! Now I'm having to deal with getting the dent removed, but it didn't make any sharp creases so...