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in Luxury Midsize SUVs

Based on analysis of 71 R-Class reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $49,300 - $50,800
Invoice: $45,849 - $47,244
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.5
Performance:8.4
Exterior:7.4
Interior:8.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The R-Class receives praise for its distinctive exterior, which combines minivan and SUV features. However, its long rear doors are a downside for many reviewers.

  • "This Benz, on the other hand, is a charmer. Such an interesting loaf to the eye, with a rakish hoodline sweeping up into the windshield that swoops over the top and trails off toward the tail, all in one continuous flourish." -- Car and Driver
  • "First impressions: Oddly handsome, stylish people mover." -- Edmunds
  • "R's a looker, snagging the gaze of many folks who aren't quite sure what it is." -- USA Today
  • "The different styling elements make the R-Class distinctive from anything on the road." -- MSN
  • "The rear side doors are very, very long. That makes getting into and out of the second- and third-row seats easier, but it can cause problems in tight parking areas." -- New Car Test Drive
Review Last Updated: 7/27/09