| The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class comes in R350 ($50,240) and R350 BlueTEC ($51,740) versions.
The R350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine.
The BlueTEC uses a turbocharged V6 diesel engine.
Both come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic transmission.
(All New Car Test Drive prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) Standard features include cloth upholstery, dual-zone air conditioning, real burl walnut wood trim, cruise control, a power sunroof, windows, rear quarter windows, mirrors, seats, locks, paddle shifters, the Comand system, multi-function steering wheel, AM/FM/CD/DVD sound system, Bluetooth hands-free telephoning, rain-sensing wipers, rear self-leveling air suspension, and automatic headlamps.
Options include the Premium 1 Package ($4000) with the hard-drive navigation system, Comand vehicle control system, enhanced voice control for audio telephone and navigation, Gracenote media database, HD Digital Radio, iPod/MP3 media interface hidden in the glovebox, a memory package for driver seat, power steering column and exterior mirrors, power folding mirrors, power liftgate, power steering column, rearview camera, auto-dimming mirrors, Sirius satellite radio with real-time traffic and a Zagat Survey restaurant guide, one 115V AC power outlet, and a 4GB hard-drive with Music Register for download of MP3 files.
Premium 2 ($6050) has everything above plus a Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound system with Dolby digital 5.1, and Keyless Go.
A lighting package ($985) adds bi-xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and headlamp washers.
The Sport Package ($1350), for gasoline models only, adds dark-tinted taillamp lenses, heat-absorbing blue-tinted glass in the first row, and AMG 20-inch sport wheels and tires.
Individual options for the R-Class will include the electronic adaptive damping system, complete front and rear Airmatic air suspension, Distronic adaptive cruise control, a power/memory front passenger seat, rear side window sunshades, the multicontour seat for driver and passenger, the second-row center console, infrared-reflecting glass, poplar wood trim, and heated rear seats.
Safety features include ABS, Quick Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program, Automatic Slip Control, traction control, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, Blind Spot Assist warning, eight front, side, and roof airbags, Pre-Safe, Neck-Pro. |