2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Mercedes-Benz R-Class crossover vehicle receives several updates for 2010, starting with a change in nomenclature. Mercedes renamed the previous year's R320 BlueTec trim, calling it the R350 BlueTec for 2010. The rechristened trim has the same exterior design, diesel engine, and basic equipment as the previous year's version, although Mercedes added a few new standard features, including chrome exterior trim, blue-tinted glass, and darkened taillights. The all-wheel-drive 2010 R350 4MATIC trim also receives a number of new features, such as larger 19-inch wheels and privacy glass, as well as darkened taillights. In addition, both trims now come equipped with a new fine-grain premium leather steering wheel. Mercedes also makes the Pre-Safe occupant-protection safety system a standard feature on both R-Class trims and adds Palladium Silver and Steel Grey as new exterior colors for 2010.
Available in all 50 states, the R350 BlueTec delivers both high performance and good fuel efficiency, thanks to its turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 clean-diesel BlueTec engine, which runs on ultra-low-sulfur diesel or B5 biodiesel fuel. The engine generates 210 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, and mates to a seven-speed automatic transmission with driver-adaptive programming and the Touch Shift manual-shift feature. Equipped with its diesel powerplant, the rear-wheel-drive R350 BlueTec accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers for the diesel engine at 18/24 mpg.
A 3.5-liter V6 gas engine, generating 268 hp and 258 lb-ft, powers the R350 4MATIC. The engine links to the same seven-speed automatic transmission and posts fuel economy numbers of 15/29 mpg. In addition, the R350 4MATIC comes equipped with Mercedes's 4MATIC full-time four-wheel-drive system, which works in conjunction with the vehicle's four-wheel electronic traction system to monitor each wheel and shift power to the wheel or wheels with the best traction when it detects slippage.
The R-Class seats six passengers in three rows, although owners can add an optional second-row middle seat to accommodate seven passengers. With the second- and third-row seats folded down, the R-Class's cargo space expands to 85 cubic feet with an 8-foot-long loading floor.
The cabin of the R-Class has an upscale feel, thanks to such standard features as Burl Walnut wood trim, eight-way power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support for the driver, a fully retractable power sunroof with tilt-open capability, and an eight-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, speed-sensitive volume, and an MP3 input jack. MB-Tex leatherette upholstery, aluminum interior trim, cruise control, Bluetooth, a trip computer, and automatic climate control with rear vents also come standard. Owners can add such options as heated front seats, a power liftgate, a rearview camera, and a navigation system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive and Zagat restaurant reviews.
Eight airbags, including full-length window curtain airbags, help keep passengers safe. The new Pre-Safe system, which comes standard, tightens the front airbags and adjusts the front passenger's seat and front head restraints for optimal positioning if it detects an impending collision. Other standard safety equipment includes electronic stability control and antilock brakes with brake assist. The R-Class rides on 19-inch wheels with all-season tires.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 4GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 7 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · MP3 auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 4GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 7 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
