2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Overview

Introduction

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class has a top-hinged one-piece tailgate, but it's not a wagon. It has permanent all-wheel drive, but it's not an SUV. It has three rows of seats, but it's not a minivan. It's a new class the company calls grand sports touring, and there's nothing else quite like it on the market today.

The R350 is equipped with the V6 and seven-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, four-wheel traction control, load-leveling rear suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels and tires. And it comes loaded with leather seating, birdseye maple wood trim, eight-way power seats, dual-zone air conditioning, the COMAND instrument panel and control system, folding second- and third-row bucket seats, rain-sensing wipers, multi-function steering wheel, eight-speaker AM/FM/WB/CD sound system, integrated garage door opener, and six cupholders. Safety features include frontal, side-impact, and side curtain air bags for all three rows. It has earned five-star crash rating in all directions. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), an electronic stability program (ESP), and all-wheel drive are all standard.

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a brand new model for 2006.