BMW and Mercedes can leave you vulnerable to skin cancer: study

Driving around in swanky cars is something most people would want to do, and this is exactly why a BMW or a Mercedes will always be a preferred vehicle for anyone looking to buy a new car.

But what if you were told that the object of your fancy can actually take a toll on your health to the extent of increasing risk of skin cancer or cataract? It might be a baffling revelation, but a study shows how exactly that can happen.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are known to be having drastic effects on a person’s skin and vision, this is where BMW and Mercedes have a problem since windows in these cars actually block only 60% of UV rays, even as the windshield’s provide protection from 98%.

A study of 29 cars from 15 manufacturers revealed that the 2009 Mercedes E550 stops just 44% of UVA in its side windows, and latest BMW models only blocked 55% of the harmful rays.

Meanwhile Audi and Porsche managed to stop 64 and 56% UV rays from the side windows, respectively.