Drive system & chessis
- Agility =)With a total of 13 basic versions, the R-Class offers a huge range of design options. It surprises you with its great technical finesse and an agility which makes every drive a pleasure. You can choose between rear-wheel and all-wheel drive: get the V6 petrol engine R 280 with rear-wheel drive, the V6 diesel engine R 280 CDI and the V6 petrol engine R 350 either with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and the V6 diesel engine R 320 CDI and the top model R 500 with V8 petrol engine always with the permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive. This provides improved or optimised traction. It brakes wheels with insufficient tyre grip in a targeted manner and at the same time also increases the drive torque on the wheels with good traction.
Spaciousness & adaptability
- Space concept =)In the interior the driver and front passenger will find luxurious "executive chairs" awaiting them. Behind them is where all the versatility starts. The R-Class comes in a 5-seater variant as standard, with a large flap recessed into the floor of the luggage compartment. This flap is also available as an option for the 6-seater and 7-seater models. In the 4 2-seater and the 5 2-seater versions, an extra row of seats replaces the luggage compartment flap. The R-Class is also available in a long-wheelbase version, which offers even more room for passengers and luggage. Wherever your travels may take you, the R-Class is the perfect companion.
Comfort
- Seat Comfort =) In the first and second rows you can sit back and relax in the executive chairs (in the 5-seater, the two outer seats in the second row), which offer a very high level of comfort. For the ultimate in seating luxury, you can choose heated and ventilated front seats. Or the multicontour seats which are available as an optional extra for the driver and front passenger. These seats are equipped with inflatable air chambers which adjust to your body and provide better support. If you would like improved lateral support – especially during cornering – you can opt for front sports seats with higher side bolsters on the backrests. These seats, which are included in the interior sports package, are electrically adjustable and are upholstered in Alcantara/ARTICO man-made leather. The memory package is another practical optional extra. As well as offering full power adjustment for the front seats, the system can store the positions of the driver’s seat, head restraint, exterior mirrors and steering column for up to three people.
Equipment packages
- Exterior sports package =)The R-Class with exterior sports package is recognisable by the 19-inch light-alloy sports wheels, dark red/grey rear light units and blue tinted glass. You’ll also get a three-louvre radiator grille finished in silver with chrome trim. The door handles and the side rub strips also feature chrome trim. High-gloss aluminium highlights are added to the window frames and shoulderline trim strips.
Genuine accessories
- Small details, big effect =)You can improve the strengths of the R-Class even further: for example, the roof spoiler adds a distinctive sportiness. And if you need more stowage space, we recommend the obox XL with an impressive volume of around 450 litres. It can open to the left or the right and is available in a metallic titanium or matt silver finish. Add the optional ski-holder insert and you can securely stow up to five pairs of skis in the box. And there are two practical ways of taking bicycles with you, either with the New Alustyle roof-mounted bicycle rack or the rear-mounted New Alustyle carrier, which is quickly and easily attached to the trailer coupling. Both versions are able to accommodate up to three bicycles. An iPod® Interface Kit is also available for the R-Class, designed to incorporate your iPod® elegantly into the audio system. The iPod® is connected to the system inside the glove compartment, where it is hidden from prying eyes. While on the move you can select tracks using the multifunction steering wheel.