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Originally Posted by Chatbrat
Most of the high tech features are imported from Asian manufactures--structure and handling dynamics are whats really important in crash survivability--thats where Mercedes & Volvo really stand out--
For really good auto insight--look up"Auto Expert" on youtube- he's crude but he's spot on
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Many years ago when I was still married I bought my wife a MB 560SL. It was the first year with an air bag in the steering wheel. 1987? None for the passenger. In due time she lost control of it on an icy interstate, crossed the median and head-oned into an oncoming car, narrowly missing a semi. Our daughter was in the passenger seat. Both survived with minor bruising. Made me a believer in MB, at least their S and E class cars. The steering columns are designed to collapse rather than pinion the driver. The whole front end accordions to absorb an impact. Moreover the passenger compartment is strongly built to protect the passengers. The seatbelts contain explosive charges to tighten them on impact. I am certain much more protection is provided in today’s models along with all the electronic and optical assists.
Fortunately the young man driving the other car also was not badly injured.