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Originally Posted by jyl
Side impact, from a 60 mph SUV, directly on the passenger door, with his car having some velocity too? I don't think a Volvo is a silver bullet.
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I have to agree. (I think Volvos are over rated . ..and Volvo has worked hard marketing that image)
The MBz W140, otoh. . . the doors are so heavy (strong) that they contain pressure assisted door closer actuators. The W140 is also a wide car, allowing for more (potential ingression) space between the door and the passengers. The window is double-glaze, and of course they have side air-bags. ...oh, and it's no ping-pong ball.