2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review
As family-haulers go, the Mercedes-Benz R350 Bluetec is a nice rig — perhaps too nice for the sippy-cup-and-Cheerios gang. Even though the R350 doesn't fit nicely into a defined category such as minivan, SUV or crossover, it's nonetheless a practical car for the high-earning, minivan-averse family.
The R350 caters to families with its roomy cabin, compliant ride and available convenience features, but it sacrifices some utility in the name of style.
I tested the diesel-powered R350 Bluetec, and a gas V-6 engine is also offered. The diesel version starts at $51,740, but options made the as-tested price balloon to around $67,000. The R-Class' price range overlaps two of Mercedes' SUVs: the five-seat M-Class and the seven-seat GL-Class. The R-Class is available with seating for six or seven. To see a side-by-side comparison of these three models, click here.
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Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
Touch recessed sensor surface 1 on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or the panoram ...
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on slight inclines/declines. The
vehicle could otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or others.
If your vehicle is equipped with a whe ...
Digital speedometer
Press the
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
Press the
or
to select the digital
speedometer.
1 Digital speedometer ...