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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Styling
Riding lower than a crossover but looking sleeker than a minivan, the R-Class
might best be described as a large wagon. It's nearly as long as Mercedes'
flagship S-Class full-size sedan, but wider ...
Notes on using dual-zone automaticclimate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dualzone
automatic climate control.
• Activate climate control using the
and
buttons. The indicator lamps in the
and
but ...
How the occupant classification system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger
seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for certain ...