# Bulletproof Luxury Cars The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard Can Withstand a Bomb in Style By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulletproof-luxury-car References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/transport/2015-mercedes-s-class-guard-armored-car.php) & [mercedes-benz](http://www.mercedes-benz.com) There are some people who require both security and style; the latest Mercedes-Benz is a bulletproof luxury car that delivers such criteria. Fit for the Beyonces and Jay-Zs of the world, it is an elegant ride that can withstand a bomb. Perhaps Tony Stark (also known as Iron Man) could have used a vehicle like this to avoid the shrapnel that lodge itself dangerously in his chest. That said, this bulletproof luxury car is part of the brand's S-Class line. Dubbed the Guard, the armored automobile is hand-built in the Sindelfingen plant. Boasting VR6/VR7 protection level armor, the bulletproof luxury car is outfitted with a 10 centimeter thick windshield that weighs about 298 pounds and five centimeter thick steel plates around the cabin to protect the passengers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bulletproof Luxury Cars:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop high-end vehicles that combine style and top-level security. - **VR6/VR7 Protection Level Armor:** Demand for advanced armor systems that provide superior protection against ballistic threats. - **Hand-built Armored Automobiles:** Potential for bespoke manufacturing of customized armored vehicles to cater to high-net-worth individuals and security-conscious customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Innovation in creating bulletproof luxury cars presents opportunities for growth and differentiation within the automotive industry. - **Defense & Security:** Disruption in the defense industry by developing advanced armor solutions for military and civilian applications. - **Personal Security Services:** Potential for specialized security firms to offer bespoke armored vehicle services to high-profile clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Reimagined Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-cadillac-escalade-chairman.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Luxurious Custom Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars.md) - [Fortified Electric SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx.md) - [Aggressive Safety-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezvani-vengeance.md)