Safety

Mercedes-Benz's Electronic Stability Program, antilock brakes, front and rear side-impact airbags, and side curtain-type airbags are standard.

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    Setting the specified minimum distance
    You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this function, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS kee ...

    R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: low fuel consumption MPV
    As with all BlueEFFICIENCY models from Mercedes-Benz, the R-Class features a whole range of measures to reduce fuel consumption. In addition to the direct-injection diesel engine and the low-frict ...

    INTERIOR
    It's inside the R-Class where some of those previously mentioned quirks start rearing their ugly heads. The R-Class has an electronic gearshift lever on the steering wheel. Putting the car into ...