Mercedes-Benz Guard stands for luxury and safety, a definition valid for almost a century. It began with the Mercedes-Benz Pullman Saloon in 1928 and with two armoured Model 770 “Grand Mercedes” Pullman Saloons.
They were ordered by the Japanese emperor in 1930. He was only one of the tenths of presidents, crowned heads and world-famous stars that owned a bulletproof Benz.
The Mercedes-Benz Guard models currently provide maximum protection up to Class VR10, meeting the highest protection standards available for civilian vehicles, together with the highest standards in luxury and safety.
Highly engineered, reinforced and glazed, the body parts and windows of the vehicles thus developed make up the saloons that are practically indestructible. The suspensions, brakes, springs and assistance systems are adapted to withstand the additional weight. All thee sophisticated ex works modifications do not have any impact on the luxurious interior, nor the comfort.
The engineers made sure that the saloons remain mobile throughout a possible attack and are capable or fleeing the dangerous area as rapidly as possible. That is why the models are fitted with a high-torque V12 engine that develops 530 horsepower and 830 Nm of torque.
The models may also benefit from special equipment such as the emergency fresh air system, official equipment such as sirens, beacons, radio communication or a panic alarm system.
Three Mercedes-Benz Guard models are currently available, all receiving the official certification from the proofhouse in Ulm.
1. Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Guard, featuring the highest VR10 ballistic protection class currently available for civilian vehicles. Since its premiere in 2015, it has been the only series production saloon to have this protection classification ex factory.
It measures 5462 millimeters and features a 3365-millimeter wheelbase, 200 millimeters more than those of a long-wheelbase S-Class Saloon.
2. Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Pullman Guard, presented in 2018 as the world’s only long-wheelbase state limousine with armour protection ex factory and Class VR9 ballistic protection.
Its stately looks are highlighted by the intimidating proportions: it measures 6500 millimeters in length and it is 1053 millimeters longer and 100 millimeters taller than the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, also featuring a wheelbase of 4418 millimeters.
The four rear seats are displayed in opposed positions behind an electrically retractable partition wall
3. Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard, that arrived in 2014 as the world’s first vehicle fully certified for Class VR9 ballistic protection.
With an wheelbase of 3165 millimeters and a length of 5255 millimeters, the saloon provides materials, ambience and workmanship complying with the requirements of a luxury automobile.
All generations of the S-Class have been available in special protection versions since 1980.
