The Mercedes C250 (like almost all cars) has anti-lock brakes. The hydraulic (as you refer to them 'mechanical') brake cylinders are controlled by one of the cars ECUs based on data from the brake pedal, emergency brake, and rotational sensors on each wheel hub.
Everything in newer model cars is connected to the CAN bus (basically a broadcast serial protocol), radio, airbags, brakes, etc.
Your XM Satellite Radio could in theory detect that you are traveling over 70 mph and trigger just the right front brake cylinder. Any time you detect braking on other wheels, fire one of the 9 drivers side airbags to disrupt the operator.
Everything in newer model cars is connected to the CAN bus (basically a broadcast serial protocol), radio, airbags, brakes, etc.
Your XM Satellite Radio could in theory detect that you are traveling over 70 mph and trigger just the right front brake cylinder. Any time you detect braking on other wheels, fire one of the 9 drivers side airbags to disrupt the operator.