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Armoured Mercedes S-Class
BODY
Class Full-Size Luxury Car (F) Body Style 4-Door Sedan Layout FR Layout Doors 4 Related Mercedes-Benz W140
ENGINE
Engine 5.5 L 5,513 CC (336 CU IN) Twin-Turbocharged V12 / 6.0 L 5,980 CC (365 CU IN) Twin-Turbocharged V12
TRANSMISSION
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic (5G-Tronic)
dimensions
Length 2008–2013 62: 242.7 IN (6,165 MM) 2008–2013 57: 225.5 IN (5,728 MM) 2002–07 62: 242.5 IN (6,160 MM) Width 78.0 IN (1,981 MM) Height 62.0 IN (1,575 MM)
Armoured Mercedes S-Class hire London | secure vehicle rental UK
The armoured Mercedes S-Class available through Starr Luxury Cars is a W223 S-Class built to B6 protection standard. B6 is the certification level under EN 1063 / VPAM for vehicles capable of withstanding rifle fire including 7.62x51mm NATO ball rounds, as well as blast resistance to DM51 hand grenades detonated at one metre from the vehicle floor. The protection package is integrated during manufacture rather than retrofitted, which preserves the vehicle’s structural integrity and maintains the ride and handling characteristics of a standard S-Class. From the outside, the car is visually identical to an unprotected S-Class. That is by design.
Starr Luxury Cars offers armoured Mercedes S-Class hire in London and across the UK. The vehicle can be driven by the organisation’s own appointed driver or by a Starr-supplied driver. It is available for short-term event hire, extended protective detail assignments, and ongoing fleet arrangements. Contact us to discuss requirements and pricing. View the full Mercedes hire fleet in London and the UK, or visit the Starr Luxury Cars homepage.
Who hires the armoured S-Class and for what purpose
The armoured S-Class is hired by three distinct groups. Corporate security teams procuring a temporary vehicle for a principal visiting London for a specific period, typically an overseas executive or board-level individual whose home organisation provides close protection. Private security firms managing a protective detail for a high net worth individual or their family across London or on a UK-wide itinerary. And organisations whose own fleet is committed elsewhere and who need a certified armoured vehicle available on short notice for a specific engagement.
In each case the key requirement is the same: a vehicle that provides certified ballistic and blast protection without announcing that protection to observers. The W223 S-Class platform achieves this. At a hotel entrance in Mayfair, outside a private equity office in the City, or collecting from a private terminal at Farnborough, the armoured S-Class looks like any other S-Class in the vicinity. The principal’s itinerary is not signalled by the vehicle.
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What B6 protection means in practice
B6 is the fourth level of the EN 1063 / VPAM certification scale for ballistic protection in vehicles. The glass is laminated multi-layer polycarbonate rated to stop repeated rounds from a high-powered rifle. The door panels, floor, and roof contain armour-grade steel and polyethylene composite. The tyres are run-flat specification allowing sustained movement at reduced speed after a tyre breach. The fuel tank is self-sealing. The door seals prevent gas penetration. None of this is visible or perceptible to passengers inside the vehicle. The interior maintains full S-Class specification including rear executive seating, climate control, and the MBUX infotainment system.
The additional weight of the armour package increases kerb weight by approximately 500 kg over the standard S-Class. The suspension and braking systems are uprated to compensate. The vehicle handles predictably for a trained driver familiar with armoured platforms, and the air suspension manages the additional weight without the excessive body roll that retrofit-armoured vehicles often produce.
Booking, operational logistics, and UK delivery
The armoured S-Class can be delivered to any address in London or across the UK, including private residences, hotel basements, corporate offices, and private airports. We accommodate advance route planning discussions and can coordinate with the client’s security team on collection and handover protocol. For organisations with ongoing requirements, fleet arrangements covering multiple vehicles or extended periods are available on request.
For organisations requiring a driver supplied by Starr, our UK chauffeur service can provide a trained driver for the vehicle. For the standard non-armoured executive saloon, the Mercedes S-Class hire and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class hire are both available. All enquiries regarding the armoured S-Class are handled by the Starr team directly.
Call +44 203 600 1631 or email sales@starrluxurycars.com to discuss your requirement, protection specification, and pricing. All enquiries are handled with full discretion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What protection rating does the armoured Mercedes S-Class have?
The armoured Mercedes S-Class is built to B6 protection standard under EN 1063 / VPAM certification. This covers ballistic resistance to high-powered rifle rounds including 7.62x51mm NATO, and blast resistance to DM51 hand grenades at one metre. Run-flat tyres, self-sealing fuel tank, and gas-seal door construction are standard.
Can our organisation supply our own driver for the armoured S-Class?
Yes. The vehicle can be operated by your organisation’s appointed driver. Starr can also supply a trained driver through the chauffeur service if required. Both options are available on a per-day or extended hire basis. Contact us to discuss operational requirements.
How much does armoured Mercedes S-Class hire cost in London?
Pricing is provided on application and varies by duration, operational scope, and whether a Starr-supplied driver is required. Contact us at +44 203 600 1631 or sales@starrluxurycars.com. All enquiries are handled with full discretion.
Is the armoured S-Class visually distinguishable from a standard S-Class?
No. The B6 protection package is integrated at manufacture and the vehicle is externally identical to an unprotected W223 S-Class. There are no visible modifications to the bodywork, glass profile, or exterior trim. This is a deliberate feature of manufacturer-integrated armoured vehicles.
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