2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Consumer Reviews

R Class

Written by: R Class on 10/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

We love this car. It has a great ride and very comfortable.

Favorite Features

The comfort

Suggested Improvements

The heard lights. They don't give off much light.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Crossover SUV

Written by: happymercedes on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

My family and I were set to look for a vehicle that was comfortable and fun to drive. This Crossover SUV is a blast. The interior feels like mercedes didn't miss a beat. It is luxurious and spacious. You feel like you are riding on air. We fit seven adults with comfort. Other so called seven passenger crossovers could merely fit my two young kids in the back. We test drove the Lexus, Infiniti,BMW, none had the comfort and amenities of this car. The Lexus line is cheap! It looks like Toyota just slapped on the lexus name and raised the price tag. BMW and Audi were small, not even close in comfort. This car is sporty, fun to drive and can fit 7 adults comfortably. I highly recommend this car!!!!

Favorite Features

Navigation, Pano roof, Comfort, Styling, 4Matic, 7 speed trans, Command system, Full rear view camera, Seating, Room and convience, paddle shifters, this car blows away the competition!!!

Suggested Improvements

None, Mercedes out did themselves, this car rides like the S class and better than anything in it's class.

14 out 16 people found this review helpful

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S Class Wagon

Written by: Bob on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R320 BlueTEC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)

Review

If MB had a S class wagon this would be it. With a family of 5, this car works. The kids do ask about the impact of a car of the earth..so with a SL500 in the garage, I had to do something. The Bluetec power is more useful than the numbers would suggest with very good passing power once underway. Build quality is first rate. With a heavy foot I'm getting 20- 22 mpg in the city and just over 28 mpg on the highway. This is a 5000 lbs car and every crossover/suv this size should have this type of engine. It just plain works and makes sense. Has unmatched safety features in the crossover/suv class. You get what you pay for..will have this one for 10 years.

Favorite Features

Handles well, great interior and second row seating is limo like. Kids love it. Seven speed transmission keeps the engine in a useful RPM range at all speeds around town. The torque of this engine makes this engine/vehicle combo work.

Suggested Improvements

Would like a knob and not a menu item to dim the display screen.

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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An amazing automobile

Written by: Jack W. on 03/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

The R350 is an absolute blast to drive. Perfect for our family of 5. My wife simply loves driving this car and so do I. The panorama roof is spectacular along with the exceptional fit and finish. You feel very safe in this auto. Voice activation works very well and the sound system is superb. With the shifting capability on the steering wheel the car has plenty of power and is very spirited. All seats are comfortable and access to the third row is easy. Highly recommend this car if you need more room but don't want to lose the fun of driving.

Favorite Features

Panorama roof. Sound system. Blue tooth integration. Overall driveability and performance.

Suggested Improvements

Zero. Great car.

14 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Diesel is nice

Written by: Bob Coin on 11/25/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R320 BlueTEC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)

Review

We ordered a 2009 R320 to replace our 2006 R350 coming off lease. The diesel is giving us exceptional fuel mileage, 24 city, 29 highway in the first 800 miles. The turbocharger fixes the woeful under torque in the R350. The steering is too numb, giving little feel of the road. The command system is a bit improved over the older system, but the screen is too small and the navigation presentation poor and behind the competition. The sunroof is nice and the interior build quility superb. Benz remains far behind the Japanese competition in features and price, but they do not have competing vehicles with the R. It is ridiculous that xenon headlights and push button starting are not standard.

Favorite Features

Diesel engine. Excellent leg room in every row. Quiet ride. Sun roof now standard.

Suggested Improvements

Xenon headlights, push button starting and memory seats should be made standard. License Infiniti's superb navigation system and ditch the comand junk! Give more road feel to the steering.

71 out 72 people found this review helpful

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