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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review
Lower prices for a luxurious people mover.
2007 R-Class Review Summary & Specifications
Mercedes calls its R-Class a grand sport tourer. We'd call it a minivan, without a hint of disparagement. The R-Class is stylish and luxurious, with plenty of function. In seats six adults more comfortably than almost any vehicle on the market, with plenty of entertainment options for those inside, and it easily converts to carry a lot of stuff rather than people. It's more satisfying to drive than most other minivans, and it can accelerate faster than some luxury sedans. All-wheel drive makes it great for the wintry conditions, and it will easily fit in most garages.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from California; with Jeff Vettraino reporting from Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz R350 ($43,000); R320 diesel ($44,000); R500 ($50,500); R63 AMG ($87,400) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter overhead cam 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 268-hp 3.5-liter V6; 216-hp 3.2-liter diesel V6; 302-hp 5.0-liter V8; 503-hp 6.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 7-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front, middle and rear side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain-style head protection airbags; electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with EBD, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Parktronic parking aid |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Vance, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-367-6372 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 43000 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz R500 ($50,500) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, burl-walnut trim, power windows, remote keyless entry, cruise control, eight-speaker stereo with AM/FM/WB/CD, COMAND LCD information display and control system, rain-sensing wipers, multi-function steering wheel controls, eight-way power seats, folding second- and third-row bucket seats, integrated garage door opener; load-leveling rear suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and tires |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | DVD-based navigation system ($1,650); Keyless Go starting ($1,100) |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 54020 |
| Horse Power | 302 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 339 @ 2700 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 203.0/77.5/65.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/60.3/39.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/59.6/36.2 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/52.8/32.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 85 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 |
| Curb Weight | 4917 |
| Stock Tires | P255/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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