Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The R-Class’ detractors will be happy to learn that it has undergone a facelift for 2011 and that the German manufacturer’s long car now has a more eye-catching style. There are two available versions: the R350 BlueTec and the R350. In the first, there’s a turbocharged BlueTec diesel engine, while the second is equipped with a 3.5-litre gasoline engine. The prices of both models hover around $55,000.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$55,200 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,039/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.6 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 290 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (41′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/50R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/50R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,159 mm (203″) |
| Width | 2,169 mm (85″) |
| Height | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm (127″) |
| Front track | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,651 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 2,290 kg (5,049 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 430 l and 2,407 l |
| Fuel tank | 93 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |