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2009 Mercedes-Benz R Class Review

June 1, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

in black, the R-Class looks funereal
Edmunds

sumptuous interior
Cars and Driver

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

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be more functional than beautiful.

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.” Cars and Driver praises the "sensuous curves" that define this Mercedes-Benz 2009; 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."

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." Car and Driver describes the Mercedes-Benz 2009 cabin as a "sumptuous interior"; Edmunds remarks "the interior of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is both posh and functional."

Conclusion

Most sources consulted at TheCarConnection.com are not overly impressed with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class styling cues.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:in black, the R-Class looks funerealEdmundssumptuous interiorCars and Driveryou'll know it's a Mercedes-BenzKelley Blue Book The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be more functional than beautiful. 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.” Cars and Driver praises the "sensuous curves" that define this Mercedes-Benz 2009; 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." 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." Car and Driver describes the Mercedes-Benz 2009 cabin as a "sumptuous interior"; Edmunds remarks "the interior of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is both posh and functional." ConclusionMost sources consulted at TheCarConnection.com are not overly impressed with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class styling cues. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "in black, the R-Class looks funereal" Cars and Driver: "sumptuous interior" Kelley Blue Book: "you'll know it's a Mercedes-Benz " The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be more functional than beautiful. The Kelley Blue Book ...

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Other Choices:

There are no direct comparisons to the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The Cadillac Escalade, while flashier than the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class, runs close to parallel in terms of luxury. The Escalade's passenger accommodations are also top-flight, but now that all R-Class models are V-6 powered, the Escalade easily outmuscles the Benz. Another alternative is the Audi Q7, which 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, and Cadillac produces a hybrid version of the Escalade. The new Lincoln MKT—closely related to the Ford Flex—is perhaps the closest match yet to the R-Class for seating comfort in the second and third rows. It’s also tremendously well equipped, though the Lincoln doesn’t offer a more fuel-efficient alternative as the others do.

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