2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Diesel
Mid-size Luxury Wagon
The diesel motor added even more interesting features to the already unique R-Class. While the 3.0-liter turbo diesel evolved over the car's lifetime, it remained the most fuel-efficient motor available for this crossover. Seating can for six comes from three rows of bucket seats (an option for a middle-row bench raises capacity to seven.) All-wheel drive came standard.


The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (1)
3.0L CDI
96,52,67,237,158,156,59,207,62,243,117,152,153,157,85,95,154,47,242,56,151Available packages (7)
FULL LEATHER SEATING SURFACE PKG
wood & leather steering wheel burl walnut wood trim interior ambient light packageLIGHTING PKG
bi-xenon headlights w/active curve illumination headlight washers19" SPORT PKG
19" 5-spoke sport wheels 255/50R19 all-season tires blue tinted glass exterior chrome accentsHEATING PKG
heated steering wheel heated front & 2nd row seatsP1 PKG
Parktronic Tele Aid hands-free communication system rear audio controls Sirius satellite radio harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system pwr rear quarter windows pwr tailgate panorama sunroof w/pwr sunshade driver & front passenger dual sunvisorsP2 PKG
Parktronic Tele Aid hands-free communication system rear audio controls Sirius satellite radio harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system pwr rear quarter windows pwr tailgate panorama sunroof w/pwr sunshade driver & front passenger dual sunvisors rearview camera pwr front seats w/memory auto-dimming exterior & interior mirrors pwr steering column w/memory pwr folding mirrors DVD COMAND navigation systemP3 PKG
Parktronic Tele Aid hands-free communication system rear audio controls Sirius satellite radio harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system pwr rear quarter windows pwr tailgate panorama sunroof w/pwr sunshade driver & front passenger dual sunvisors rearview camera pwr front seats w/memory auto-dimming exterior & interior mirrors pwr steering column w/memory pwr folding mirrors DVD COMAND navigation system Adaptive damping system air suspension tri-zone auto climate control 2nd row climate controls infrared glass cargo netAvailable drive chains
All Wheel DriveAvailable engines
TurbochargedAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (1)
3.0L BlueTEC
96,52,67,176,241,158,156,59,207,62,117,152,153,157,85,95,154,47,151Available packages (2)
PREMIUM 1 PKG
Parktronic 7-passenger seating rearview camera COMAND navigation system w/voice control 6.5" high-resolution color display iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox w/cable pwr liftgate 4-GB hard drive w/Music Register for MP3 file download Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 sound system 115V pwr outlet Sirius satellite radio w/real-time traffic HD RadioPREMIUM 2 PKG
Parktronic 7-passenger seating rearview camera COMAND navigation system w/voice control 6.5" high-resolution color display iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox w/cable pwr liftgate 4-GB hard drive w/Music Register for MP3 file download Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 sound system 115V pwr outlet Sirius satellite radio w/real-time traffic HD Radio pwr passenger seat w/pwr lumbar front seat memory auto-dimming rearview mirror pwr steering column w/memory pwr folding exterior mirrors 3-zone auto climate control 2nd row sunshadesAvailable drive chains
All Wheel DriveAvailable engines
TurbochargedAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (1)
R 350 BlueTEC
96,52,67,176,237,241,158,156,59,207,62,117,152,153,157,85,248,95,154,47,151Available packages (2)
PREMIUM 1 PKG
auto-dimming rearview mirror pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror COMAND hard drive navigation system enhanced voice control Gracenote media database HD Radio iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox driver seat memory pwr liftgate pwr steering column w/memory rearview camera SIRIUS satellite radio w/real-time traffic Zagat survey restaurant guide 115V pwr outlet 4GB hard drive w/Music RegisterPREMIUM 2 PKG
auto-dimming rearview mirror pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror COMAND hard drive navigation system enhanced voice control Gracenote media database HD Radio iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox driver seat memory pwr liftgate pwr steering column w/memory rearview camera SIRIUS satellite radio w/real-time traffic Zagat survey restaurant guide 115V pwr outlet 4GB hard drive w/Music Register Harman Kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system Keyless GoAvailable drive chains
All Wheel DriveAvailable engines
TurbochargedAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (1)
R 350 BlueTEC
96,52,67,132,176,237,241,158,156,59,207,62,117,152,153,157,85,248,95,154,47,56,151Available packages (3)
LIGHTING PKG
bi-xenon headlamps LED daytime running lamps headlamp washersPREMIUM 1 PKG
auto-dimming rearview mirror pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror COMAND hard drive navigation system enhanced voice control Gracenote media database HD Radio iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox driver seat memory pwr liftgate pwr steering column w/memory rearview camera SIRIUS satellite radio w/real-time traffic Zagat survey restaurant guide 115V pwr outlet 4GB hard drive w/Music RegisterPREMIUM 2 PKG
auto-dimming rearview mirror pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror COMAND hard drive navigation system enhanced voice control Gracenote media database HD Radio iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox driver seat memory pwr liftgate pwr steering column w/memory rearview camera SIRIUS satellite radio w/real-time traffic Zagat survey restaurant guide 115V pwr outlet 4GB hard drive w/Music Register Harman Kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system Keyless GoAvailable drive chains
All Wheel DriveAvailable engines
TurbochargedAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend