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2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class Review

November 5, 2008

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Sensuous curves
Cars and Driver

you'll know it's a Mercedes-Benz
Kelley Blue Book

interior is both posh and functional
Edmunds

Most sources consulted at TheCarConnection.com are not overly impressed with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class styling cues.

Cars and Driver praises the "sensuous curves" that define this Mercedes-Benz 2008; Cars.com points out that the Mercedes-Benz R-Class "front and rear design cues are modeled after Mercedes-Benz coupes and sedans," adding that "rounded and squat at the rear, the [Mercedes-Benz] R-Class flaunts a relatively long profile." The Kelley Blue Book reviewer sums it up best, stating "you may think it's a minivan or an SUV, but there's one thing of which you will have no doubt: with its prominent grille and nameplate branding you'll know it's a Mercedes-Benz." Edmunds, however, picks up on a theme TheCarConnection.com’s editors hear repeatedly in connection with the R-Class: “in black, the R-Class looks funereal.”

Car and Driver is similarly succinct regarding this Mercedes-Benz 2008 cabin, describing it as a "sumptuous interior"; Edmunds avers "the interior of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is both posh and functional." Cars.com dishes the details on the Mercedes-Benz R-Class cabin: "the seats have leather inserts, and brown bird's-eye maple wood trims the doors, dashboard and center console...the upper section of the two-tone dashboard arches over the instrument cluster, which holds two cylindrical binnacles for the speedometer and tachometer."

Conclusion

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be more functional than beautiful.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Sensuous curvesCars and Driveryou'll know it's a Mercedes-BenzKelley Blue Bookinterior is both posh and functionalEdmunds Most sources consulted at TheCarConnection.com are not overly impressed with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class styling cues. Cars and Driver praises the "sensuous curves" that define this Mercedes-Benz 2008; Cars.com points out that the Mercedes-Benz R-Class "front and rear design cues are modeled after Mercedes-Benz coupes and sedans," adding that "rounded and squat at the rear, the [Mercedes-Benz] R-Class flaunts a relatively long profile." The Kelley Blue Book reviewer sums it up best, stating "you may think it's a minivan or an SUV, but there's one thing of which you will have no doubt: with its prominent grille and nameplate branding you'll know it's a Mercedes-Benz." Edmunds, however, picks up on a theme TheCarConnection.com’s editors hear repeatedly in connection with the R-Class: “in black, the R-Class looks funereal.” Car and Driver is similarly succinct regarding this Mercedes-Benz 2008 cabin, describing it as a "sumptuous interior"; Edmunds avers "the interior of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is both posh and functional." Cars.com dishes the details on the Mercedes-Benz R-Class cabin: "the seats have leather inserts, and brown bird's-eye maple wood trims the doors, dashboard and center console...the upper section of the two-tone dashboard arches over the instrument cluster, which holds two cylindrical binnacles for the speedometer and tachometer." ConclusionThe 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be more functional than beautiful. 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "Sensuous curves" Kelley Blue Book: "you'll know it's a Mercedes-Benz " Edmunds: "interior is both posh and functional" Most sources consulted at TheCarConnection.com are not overly impressed with the 2008 ...

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Other Choices:

Because the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is an automotive outlier, nothing compares directly to it. The Audi Q7 delivers on the luxury end of the R-Class experience, but its rear seats are not as comfortable as the Mercedes-Benz's. Plus, the Q7 looks like a traditional SUV and has a taller step-in height, a potential issue for older passengers. The Q7 will soon add a diesel engine to the V-6 and V-8 engines already offered.

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