Ride & Handling

One of the best aspects of the R350 Bluetec is its comfortable ride. It can feel floaty on undulating roads and exhibits noticeable body roll when cornering, but the suspension tuning's emphasis on comfort is the right choice for a people-mover like this.

On the highway, the R350 settles down nicely. It feels planted and would be an easy-driving steed on a family road trip.

Classic Mercedes steering tuning yields limited feedback, which isn't out of the ordinary for a luxury-oriented family-hauler. The wheel itself spins smoothly, and the moderate amount of effort required to turn it feels appropriate.

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    Important safety notes
    We recommend that all infants and children be properly secured in an infant or child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The use of seat belts and infant and child r ...

    Important safety notes
    Have the batteries changed at a qualified specialist workshop. WARNING Batteries contain toxic substances. Swallowing batteries can lead to serious health issues or death. Keep batteries o ...

    Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode
    Insert a CD/DVD. The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads the inserted disc. Select Disc in the menu using the buttons on the remote control and press the button to confirm. The corresp ...