So what is different about the body structure in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Greater use of aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel, advanced lightweight materials such as extruded and cast aluminum, diecast magnesium, metal-polymer hybrids.
Read More »2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Structure
Here’s a look at the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Structure. You will notice that the C-Class has a wide range of materials. pelvis bags for driver and front passenger a newly developed window bag sidebags for the outer rear seats ...
Read More »2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
The electric vehicle is not going anywhere, well it does go everywhere but it has more staying power this time around then in the past. Here’s a look at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Extrication Cut Points
Embedded in the black shading at the edge of the windshield and the rear window on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan are lines that show where the heavily reinforced roof and “A” and “C” pillars can be cut safely. Basically, Mercedes-Benz has provided ...
Read More »QR Code Extrication Rescue Cards
For more on new vehicles, checkout our Vehicle Extrication from inside of the Auto Industry DVD. Earlier this year the Google Glasses made the news about its’ use for firefighters on the scene of an extrication. Many would say that ...
Read More »2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Body Structure
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA, has 73 percent of the bodyshell is comprised of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels. In the area of the side roof frame and the new C-ring structure in the rear, hot-formed steels are used – ensuring the highest ...
Read More »Mercedes Benz B-Class F Cell
Here is a quick look at the Mercedes Benz B-Class F Cell vehicle. Most likely to be found in limited numbers in green states like California. The vehicle consists of a 80-kilowatt fuel cell, 1.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, and three ...
Read More »2013 Mercedes S-Class Body Structure
Here's a quick look at the 2013 Mercedes S-Class Body Structure.
Read More »2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV Body Structure
Here's a question for you, do know what "acoustic side windows" really means? If your a regular reader of the blog, you should quickly
Read More »2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Body Structure
Stronger body structure? Mercedes-Benz claims a 2013 SL550 will be around 310 pounds lighter than its predecessor.
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