Thursday, April 14, 2011

Driving Report Mercedes-Benz R 350 CDI 4Matic lang: Imposing

One walking around the Mercedes-Benz R 350 CDI in the long version, one is tempted to develop pride, although in the papers, Daimler AG reported as the owner. Ten square feet covered area and a ridge height of 1.67 meters and is elevated to 19-inch wheels - these are impressive values for a passenger car, especially on European roads.

Well, it is built in the United States. There are cars of this size to the normal street scene, but then with bulky eight-cylinder gasoline engines and not much more current consumption. Our R-Class is powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine with three liters and an output of 195 kW / 266 hp, accelerates the 2.3-ton in 7.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and a maximum speed allowed of 235 mph.

And in a totally un-American standard of an average of 8.5 liters, of which our consumption value of course deviated upward: from 9.5 to 11 liters, the onboard computer reported in our driving. The external dimensions and the turning circle of 12.6 meters show a very fast, in what area is well with the R-Class.

It moves just less elegant in narrow old streets and has problems with short and narrow parking spaces. Their strength is on the long haul. Then you forget the size, enjoys the overview, the brand's typical comfort, luxury, thanks to two glass roofs and bright atmosphere can also pamper yourself like one of the driver assistance systems such as active cruise control.

Our sample was equipped with air suspension system that permits adjustments to the driving characteristics. In comfort mode, it recalls with gentle rocking to their American heritage, which can increase the pleasure of good roads. From the normal position, there is nothing unusual to report, in sport mode, the R-Class even a tight handling, with almost too hard response of suspension and damping.

But despite this sport mode, good acceleration and fast working seven-speed automatic is the R-Class is not a sports car. Sporty driving does not suit her, driving fast already. The diesel engine can only at high speeds a little bit of listening to the wind noise are kept low even at high speeds, and the inside never comes to the feeling of overwhelm yourself or your car.

So travel with high average speeds on the highway are clearly the real purpose in life of an R-class. In the long version there is also room for two single seats in the third row (supplement 1666 €), which are within a easy-entry system relatively easily, and can also be adult enough habitat, if they do not measure more than 1.80 meters .

The seating comfort it also lacks the backbenchers little to the sense of space, as is typical for Vans. The R-Class is not a Van, but a large sedan. That underscores at least its design with the still relatively new face, clean lines and sleek momentum in flat sloping roof to the rear.

The R-Class looks impressive, but not bulky. She even has the makings of a van. Behind the second row, left 633 liters of storage space, which can be expanded to 2385 liters. With a payload of more than 600 kilograms can be so a lot of moving A to B, convenient for cargo and passengers.

Our R-Class all-wheel drive and long wheelbase versions will cost at least € 59 738. You can get to this amazing experience but also cheaper, if you look for the normal length of 4.92 meters 5.16 meters instead of deciding on the all-wheel drive and chooses waived for the six-cylinder diesel with 140 kW / 190 PS.

Then the top almost open at 51 527 € price range, at around 8,000 euros less, the prestige of the R-Class included. (Ampnet / Sm) Data Mercedes-Benz R 4Matic long length x width x height (m): 5.16 x 1.92 x 1.67 Engine: Six-cylinder diesel, 2987 cc, common rail, turbocharged Power: 196 kW / 266 hp 3800 rpm Max Torque: 620 Nm 1600-2400 rpm Curb weight / payload: 2295 kg / 615 kg Fuel consumption (EU standard): 8.5 liters CO2 emissions: 223 g / km Maximum speed: 235 km / h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 7.7 seconds Boot capacity: 633-2385 liters tires: 255/55 R 18 Turning circle 12.6 meters Max towing capacity (braked): 2100 kg base price: 59 738 €

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