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Let’s face it - driving on a snow-laden road isn’t necessarily easy, not even when you’ve got all-wheel drive and winter-grade rubber. It’s even more of a handful when the vehicle is rear-wheel drive, heavy and equipped with low profile tires, such as the W221-gen Mercedes S-Class in the clip below.
By the looks of it, this Mercedes-Benz luxobarge appears to be the 320 CDI, which tips the scales at 1,955 kilograms (4,310 lbs). As common sense dictates, lots of weight is a big no-no in wintery situations such as the one we’re covering today.
Moreover, it seems like the driver didn’t even turn off the ESP, which bogs the Merc down when trying to get out of the icy snow. The happening took place in Romanian ski resort Paltinis a few days ago.
According to reports published by local media outlets, vehicle access to a number of ski resorts such as Poiana Brasov was closed due to the lack of parking spaces and the influx of tourists’ cars, as well as the extremely inefficient and undermanned snow plow service employed by the local authorities.
The 235 horsepower V6 turbo diesel engine and trickMagic Body Control Active Body Control hydraulic suspension alone can’t do much in such a gripless situation due to insufficient weight over the rear axle.
As if a man jumping up and down on the trunk of a Mercedes S-Class wasn’t enough of a rare and funny sight, the Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI’s driver also managed to do a lil’ tail wagging after he got out of the snow, with the human ballast still commanding over the trunk as if he’s chariot racing in ancient Rome.
Moreover, it seems like the driver didn’t even turn off the ESP, which bogs the Merc down when trying to get out of the icy snow. The happening took place in Romanian ski resort Paltinis a few days ago.
According to reports published by local media outlets, vehicle access to a number of ski resorts such as Poiana Brasov was closed due to the lack of parking spaces and the influx of tourists’ cars, as well as the extremely inefficient and undermanned snow plow service employed by the local authorities.
But overcapacity and deficient snow plowing isn’t a problem as far as this S-Class driver is concerned
In fact, the man used a bit of off-road cunning to get his German luxury machine out of the low-grip situation rear-wheel drive cars often get in. With the boot open and his feet neatly placed on the lip of the trunk door, another man jumped up and down in order to maximize traction at the rear.The 235 horsepower V6 turbo diesel engine and trick
As if a man jumping up and down on the trunk of a Mercedes S-Class wasn’t enough of a rare and funny sight, the Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI’s driver also managed to do a lil’ tail wagging after he got out of the snow, with the human ballast still commanding over the trunk as if he’s chariot racing in ancient Rome.
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