The New Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Published: 20th July 2005
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Dimensions: first-class spaciousness
and luggage capacity up to
2385 litres
Measuring 5157 mm from nose to tail, the body of the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class is akin to a luxury saloon in size but is considerably more spacious inside. This is due primarily to the sophisticated vehicle concept and a dimensional design that has been ingeniously planned right down to the finest detail. Take the seat spacing, for instance, which amounts to 920 mm between the first and second rows, while the second and third rows of seats are separated by 840 mm. Moreover, the second-row seats can be adjusted individually fore and aft, thereby increasing the seat spacing to as much as 990 mm. The maximum distance between the second and third rows of seats (depending on seat position) is 920 mm.
Likewise, the figures for headroom (rear: up to 1027 mm) and shoulder room (front 1530 mm, rear up to 1514 mm) take the levels of space and comfort aboard the Mercedes-Benz R-Class into a new dimension.
Each of the vehicle's six passengers can sit back and relax in comfortable individual seats which offer the added luxury of armrests in the second row. The list of optional extras includes a centre console between the individual seats in the second row with extra stowage compartments along with large cup holders for holding both cups and bottles upright during the journey.
Families who are keen on sports and recreational activities and who are looking for a versatile car that can adapt to all manner of transportation tasks quickly and easily are also catered for by the new R-Class as only Mercedes knows how: the four seats in the rear fold flat individually, allowing the load capacity to be expanded to as much as 2385 litres (VDA measuring method), a figure which clearly eclipses the load space offered by estate cars. Loading and unloading is particularly straightforward, courtesy of the level load floor measuring over 2.20 metres in length and the generously proportioned EASY-PACK tailgate, which is available with remote-control opening and closing as an optional convenience-enhancing feature.
Safety: preventive PRE-SAFE® protection and NECK-PRO head restraints
Quite apart from making travelling in the Grand Sports Tourer an extremely comfortable experience, the very latest innovations from Mercedes also make it an extremely safe one too: PRE-SAFE®, the multi-award-winning anticipatory protection system which is available as an option, detects critical handling situations and immediately springs into action to prepare occupants and vehicle alike for an imminent collision. Precautions include pulling the driver's and front passenger's seatbelts taut, adjusting the electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory function to the optimum position and automatically closing the sliding sunroof. These preventive protection measures improve the seating position of the vehicle's occupants prior to impact, thereby enhancing the restraining effect of the seatbelts and airbags.
Mercedes Benz R-Class
Our Mercedes Benz R-Class Guide lists the full specification of the current UK R-Class range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £37,075 - £53,775
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Models in the range: 10
We have road tested the Mercedes Benz R-Class, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Mercedes Benz R-Class Review - Aug 2006
Mercedes Benz R-Class Review - May 2006
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 28th Nov 2008
