This process creates ammonia, which in turn changes up to 80 percent of nitrogen oxides a pollutant that contributes to smog into nitrogen and water, according to Mercedes. Would you buy a car from them. We live in a world of increasingly unified , and while that's resulted in a few products missing the mark in a big way we're looking at you, , just as many manufacturers have created some real winners by spreading the corporate face among its progeny. Only have a 1 rating because the website makes you rate them as something but I would give them a 0. Up front, the now wears a stand-up grille borrowed from the likes of the and , and it looks pretty sharp on the high-riding long-roof.
I honestly believe they never had the car to begin with. Merc engineers have done a bang-up job when it comes to keeping road noise at bay in both models, and the oil-burning engine seems just as quiet as its gasoline counterpart as a result. That's not always the case with the less robust 3. Plant your foot on the pedal and the big Silver Arrow will come to a halt right then and there — not an easy task for a leviathan of this girth. The R350 caters to families with its roomy cabin, compliant ride and available convenience features, but it sacrifices some utility in the name of style. To see a side-by-side comparison of these three models,.
On the highway, the R350 settles down nicely. While everything is plenty comfortable from a passenger stand point, we did run into a few issues behind the wheel. Sales started out as a disappointment and have languished from there. For a full list of safety features, check out the. The wheel itself spins smoothly, and the moderate amount of effort required to turn it feels appropriate. The R-Class is available with seating for six or seven.
I tested the diesel-powered R350 Bluetec, and a gas V-6 engine is also offered. With all-new sheetmetal from the A-pillar forward, it would be easy to mistake the as a new generation instead of a warmed-over version of last year's , but the truth is, not much else has changed, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Our biggest gripe is that the nav screen is still located low on the dash, meaning the driver has to spend too much time staring down and away from the road to get an idea of where he or she is headed. Odds are we're looking at the last hurrah for the R-Class in the States — and possibly worldwide, too. I was never able to test drive the car after driving so long to do so. M-B has made one big change to the lineup by making all-wheel drive standard on both available versions of the crossover, but engine choices will stay the same. In the event of a likely collision, as determined by braking and stability system sensors, Pre-Safe cinches the seat belts and adjusts the position of the front seats for optimal occupant protection.
While the transmission does its best to make up for seemingly missing power, there's only so much the gearbox can do. Both vehicles put power to the all-wheel-drive system by a seven-speed automatic transmission, and the Silver Arrow claims to have marginally increased in both vehicles. It features a new grille, new headlights and new bumper styling. Likewise, those familiar with the interior from last year won't find too many shocking revelations. Otherwise, our only qualm is an awkwardly placed cruise control lever that dangles over the turning indicator stalk. A blind spot warning system is optional. The bottom line is that unlike many other three-row creations out there, the final thrones in the new R-Class are actually good for something other than child cruelty.
I was suppose to meet with Neff to test drive the car. The engine simply feels winded and out of place given the luxurious trappings inside. If you didn't like the face on one product, but wanted to stick with the brand, there were a plethora of options to choose from. The gasoline R is expected to return around 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, while its diesel counterpart should deliver around 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Turn the tiller one way or the other and it feels like you're connected to the front wheels via a foam pool noodle. The cabin is still a comfortable place to spend a no matter where you're sitting. In diesel dress, the epic 400 lb-ft of torque makes up for any horsepower shortcoming, and the crossover easily builds speed as a result.
The diesel does have one big trick up its sleeves, though — has managed to pull a beefy 400 lb-ft of twist from the sixer, and it makes a huge difference the crossover's driveability. Now is looking to walk down the same path by spreading its upright grille to the 2011. It's difficult not to compare the twin R Class models while on the road. It's a distraction that would require a significant redesign of the dash to fix. From the side, the new nose does wonders for the overall profile of the vehicle. It features a new grille, new headlights and new bumper styling.
Speed dips noticeably on nearly any incline, and building any serious momentum requires a premeditated effort. But without any direct competition in the U. Taken as a whole, the changes give the R-Class a stronger, more substantial look. Like most of the auto news industry, we also sometimes accept travel, lodging and event access for vehicle drive and news coverage opportunities. Six seats in three rows are standard, but an optional seven-seat configuration adds a narrow seat between the second-row buckets.
Styling Riding lower than a crossover but looking sleeker than a minivan, the R-Class might best be described as a large wagon. This had to be the easiest car buying experience ever for me, and I've bought a lot of cars. Mercedes-Benz is particularly proud of the fact that the vehicle's third row is actually functional, and it's true that full-grown adults who are less than five-foot-eleven can fit in the way back seats without suffering a cramped neck or bruised knees. I tested the diesel-powered R350 Bluetec, and a gas V-6 engine is also offered. Whereas the 2010 R-Class suffered from a terminally droopy face, the vertical look lends a little bit more pride to the R twins.