The new Mercedes-Benz S 680 GUARD 4MATIC - highest civil protection class for ballistics and the first use of biofidelic dummies in blast tests

The new S 680 GUARD 4MATIC is certified according to the guidelines of the VPAM (Association of Testing Centers for Attack-Resistant Materials and Structures). Members of the VPAM are independent (neutral) test centers and institutions. The test was carried out by the Ulm Shooting Office, the only testing and certification body for weapons, ammunition and security technology in Baden-Württemberg and one of the most modern institutes of its kind. The new S-Class GUARD meets the requirements of the highest civil protection class VR10 according to the Guideline VPAM BRV version three (Bullet Resistant Vehicles). The body and windows have to withstand fire from an assault rifle with the appropriate steel hard core ammunition. The S 680 GUARD 4MATIC also meets the requirements of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The protection against blasting attacks is documented by the fulfillment of the latest version of the VPAM ERV guideline (Explosive Resistant Vehicles), the test criteria of which are not freely accessible. The S 680 GUARD 4MATIC was not only the very first vehicle to complete the current tests, it also achieved top marks in all three tests (roof, floor and side) with three out of three stars. Test result: “no damage” to dummies and indicators according to the VPAM ERV assessment scheme