I stand corrected, and I'm amazed.
Undeniably true (and most of it Bosch-developped).
However, the Swedes were at the frontlines for lower technology, safety at scale stuff that was easy to pick up by other manufacturers should they have wanted it. And fast to integrate developments made by others.
Safety belts (originally by Nash) as stock equipment - Saab. Ignition key that your knee doesn't crash into - Saab. Strong body, etc, etc. Not taking away from MB one bit, just pointing out that the Swedes were hellbent on safety too, if in a more simplistic way.