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 and taller.

The front of the R-Class has been significantly updated for 2011. It features a new grille, new headlights and new bumper styling. Taken as a whole, the changes give the R-Class a stronger, more substantial look. It's a big improvement, and it works well with the rest of the exterior design, which carries over mostly unchanged.

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    Important safety notes
    WARNING Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly a ...

    Using headphones
    Vehicles intended for sale in the USA are equipped with cordless headphones. Corded headphones are available for the Canadian and other markets. You can use the cordless headphones supplied a ...

    Automatic interior lighting control
    To switch on/off: press the button. When the automatic interior lighting control is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel. The interior lighting automatically switch ...