Mercedes door closing Anthology

[Koolvin]

Not sure if this has been posted before:

Mercedes door closing Anthology - YouTube

 

[whitenemesis]

Did the change in closing ease coincide with the introduction of burst resistant doors and or the "double latch"?

 

[John Jones Jr]

Did the change in closing ease coincide with the introduction of burst resistant doors and or the "double latch"?

More modern & sealed cabins & no windows open would have something to do with it also.

 

[Stratman]

Don't modern MBs leave the ventilation flaps open for a little while after the key is removed to counter this?

 

[Chalpkin]

I think the poor man in the video has too much time on his hands!!

 

[George Douglas]

I can think of more interesting hobbies , perhaps watching paint dry or grass growing for example

 

[wemorgan]

I know some engineers who have this as a career, though they do apply a bit more science to the application.

 

[paul m]

All or most cars have one way rubber flaps at rear bumper level, for the forced air to escape from when door is shut one either side.