Mercedes Guardian

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The Mercedes given to Bella is fully armored

"Can't imagine what you'd need missile-proof glass and four thousand pounds of body armor for around here."

―One of the two men Bella meets at the gas station, commenting on Bella's Mercedes Guardian

The Mercedes Guardian is Bella's "before" car in Breaking Dawn. It is described as sleek and shiny. The car is a gift to Bella from Edward to replace her truck. It is said to be missile proof with full body armor. It is supposed to be released into Europe and is extremely expensive. It also has four thousand pounds of body armor. One of the two men Bella meets at the gas station comments that you could attack it with a flamethrower or run a tanker over it and still not damage it.

Edward makes it clear to Bella that the car is only borrowed, and that he will return it once she's been changed. Bella realizes this is one of Edwards (overprotective) attempts to keep her safe from any danger.

This is a fictional car based on the real Mercedes S600 Guard.

According to The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide:

"This car highlights the inherent differences in how Edward views Bella. Bella is content with her seat belt-lacking Chevy, while Edward puts her in a car generally reserved for land mine-avoiding oil sheiks, sparing no effort, or expense, to protect her in every way possible."

―Stephenie Meyer