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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Left control panel
- Calls up the menu and menu bar
Press briefly:
- Scrolls through lists
- Selects a submenu or function
- In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or ...
Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows:
Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior
mirror into the correct position manually.
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Please bear the following in mind
Resetting the service interval display
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset
the service interval display after the
necessary service work has bee ...