Mercedes Benz S Class Bulletproof?

Published on March 31, 2018
Duration: 22:12

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Mercedes Benz S430 against various firearms, from 12-gauge slugs to .50 AE and 5.56mm rounds. While the car offers some protection against handguns and shotgun slugs, higher-caliber rounds and rifle rounds penetrate significantly. Notably, the car remains drivable after extensive testing, and the gas tank does not explode when hit.

Quick Summary

A stock Mercedes Benz S430 offers very limited ballistic protection. While it can stop some handgun rounds like 9mm FMJ in certain areas (e.g., seats), it is easily penetrated by shotgun slugs, .50 AE, high-caliber magnums, and rifle rounds like 5.56mm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Shotgun Test
  2. 01:09Shotgun Results
  3. 02:199mm Glock 19X Test
  4. 04:22Roof Penetration Test
  5. 05:35Desert Eagle .50 AE Test
  6. 09:45S&W 500 & 460 Magnum Tests
  7. 13:34Gas Tank Ballistics
  8. 15:33AR-15 5.56mm Green Tip Test
  9. 20:11Final Assessment & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Mercedes Benz S430 offer any ballistic protection?

A stock Mercedes Benz S430 offers very limited ballistic protection. While it can stop some handgun rounds like 9mm FMJ in certain areas (e.g., seats), it is easily penetrated by shotgun slugs, .50 AE, high-caliber magnums, and rifle rounds like 5.56mm.

What happens when you shoot a car's gas tank?

Contrary to movie depictions, shooting a car's gas tank does not typically cause it to explode. In this test, a .460 Magnum round hit the gas tank area of a Mercedes S430 without causing a fire or explosion.

Can a Mercedes S430 be driven after being shot?

Yes, even after extensive ballistic testing with multiple firearms, including rifle rounds, the Mercedes Benz S430 in the video remained drivable and was used to drive off at the end of the segment.

What is the penetration capability of 5.56mm Green Tip rounds against a car?

5.56mm 'Green Tip' (M855) penetrator rounds easily penetrate the body panels of a Mercedes Benz S430. However, they were stopped by a thick steel propane tank placed inside the vehicle.

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