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They still got blown up all the time. Look up Michael Whitman. Nazi "Tiger Ace" who actually just lost a bunch of tanks then died like an absolute bitch.
I read it was because they where completely over-engineered, like Poland mentioned this lead to long service times; but it also meant it was harder to conceal. Compare the sizes;
The german tanks all seemed to have one thing in common; a high profile and huge mass, which when often its 'who spots who first' that wins the tank engagement, it matters a lot.