R350 Bluetec in the Market
One look at Mercedes' 2010 sales numbers is all you need to understand the R-Class' niche status. In a year when the automaker's midsize M-Class and full-size GL-Class SUVs sold around 30,000 and 20,000 copies, respectively, approximately 3,000 R-Class models left the lot. It's a stark example of the SUV's staying power in the U.S. market.
That said, if you're considering a luxury SUV but might be willing to step outside the SUV box, you'll probably find more to like in the R-Class than you think. It's an eminently sensible SUV alternative — especially if you never venture off-road.
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Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating
1 Tire width
2 Nominal aspect ratio in %
3 Tire code
4 Rim diameter
5 Load bearing index
6 Speed rating
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Chassis in detail: Dynamism meets comfort
All models in the new M-Class range offer excellent comfort and superb
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Limited braking performance on salttreated roads
WARNING
The layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake pads/linings may cause a delay
in the braking effect, resulting in a significantly longer braking distance, which
could lead to an ...