2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Overview

2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review

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The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a vehicle that is part-SUV, part-crossover and part-minivan.

The R-Class is unique in its class. It features a tremendous amount of interior space, and it's one of the few vehicles with a third row that allows the vehicle to accommodate up to seven adults in posh comfort. It comes with all-wheel drive standard on all models and an efficient BlueTEC diesel is available.

4MATIC 4dr
R 350
MSRP: $53,565

  • ** ALL STANDARDS ARE 2012 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED **

  • 19" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
  • P255/50R19 all-season tires
  • 18" collapsible spare wheel -inc: P195/75R18 tire
  • Pwr tilt/slide sunroof w/pwr sunshade -inc: 1-touch open/close
  • Automatic halogen headlamps w/twilight sensor
  • Pwr heated mirrors (2011)
  • Privacy glass
  • Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear window wiper w/washer (2011)

  • COMAND Cockpit & Management System -inc: AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, HD Radio, Sirius satellite radio w/real-time traffic, 6.5" color display, 4-GB hard-drive w/Music Register, Gracenote media database, Bluetooth hands-free communication system, SD card reader, MP3 capability, auxiliary audio input, hard-drive-based GPS navigation system, Zagat Survey ratings guide, audio/Bluetooth/navigation voice control

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) -inc: brake assist system (BAS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic stability program (ESP) -inc: hill start assist, 4-wheel electronic traction system (4ETS), roll-over sensors, trailer stability assist, acceleration skid control (ASR)
  • Front/rear crumple zones
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system
  • 1st & 2nd row side-impact airbags
  • All row side-impact air curtain airbags
  • 3-point seat belts w/force limiters & pretensioners
  • PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
  • POST-SAFE accident response -inc: auto door unlock, engine/fuel cutoff
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • 2nd & 3rd row Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • MB-Tex seat trim
  • 8-way pwr front bucket seats
  • Driver seat 4-way pwr lumbar
  • NECK-PRO active head restraints
  • Flat-folding rear seats w/pwr EASY ENTRY controls
  • Front/rear velour floor mats
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/audio controls & shift paddles
  • 4-way tilt/telescopic steering column (2011)
  • Multi-function display -inc: trip meter, outside temp, maintenance system, compass, vehicle reminder & message indicator, trip computer, mobile phone book (2011)
  • Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, clock, digital odometer, digital gear/mode selector (2011)
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down -inc: pwr rear quarter windows
  • Speed-sensitive automatic door locks
  • SmartKey system -inc: liftgate open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, selective unlock
  • HomeLink integrated 3-button garage door opener
  • Cruise control
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control w/dust & pollen filters
  • Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off (2011)
  • (6) cupholders
  • Ashtray
  • (4) 12V pwr outlets (2011)
  • Burl walnut wood trim
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors (2011)
  • Retractable luggage compartment cover

  • 3.5L DOHC DI 24-valve V6 engine
  • 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission -inc: DIRECT SELECT shift lever
  • 4MATIC all-wheel drive
  • Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry
  • AIRMATIC air suspension -inc: vehicle level control, anti-squat geometry
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars (2011)
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering (2011)
  • Pwr front ventilated & solid rear disc brakes
  • Dual chrome exhaust tips
  • Vehicle tool kit
  • BLACK
  • ROOF RACK CARRIER W/STORAGE BAG
  • CHROME DOOR HANDLE INSERTS
  • CARGO AREA TRAY
  • BLACK, MB-TEX SEAT TRIM
  • ALMOND BEIGE, MB-TEX SEAT TRIM
  • ASH, MB-TEX SEAT TRIM
  • OBSIDIAN BLACK METALLIC
  • ADAPTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • DISTRONIC PLUS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • PARKTRONIC
  • BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ALMOND BEIGE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • 7-PASSENGER SEATING CAPACITY
  • ASH, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • BLIND SPOT ASSIST (REQ: P01 Premium Pkg or P02 Premium Pkg)
  • FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MEMORY (REQ: P1 or P2 Premium Pkg) (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ALMOND BEIGE/BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ASH/BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • WOOD & LEATHER-WRAPPED MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
  • REAR SEAT SUNSHADES (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • LIGHTING PKG -inc: bi-xenon headlamps w/headlamp washers
  • SPORT APPEARANCE PKG -inc: 20" x 8.5" AMG 5-spoke himalaya grey aluminum wheels, P265/45R20 tires, blue tinted glass
  • MBRACE IN-VEHICLE SERVICES
  • CAPRI BLUE METALLIC
  • HEATED/VENTILATED FRONT SEATS (REQ: 2XX Leather Seat Trim) (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • PANORAMA SUNROOF W/PWR SUNSHADE
  • HEATED LEATHER-WRAPPED MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
  • CLASS II TRAILER HITCH -inc: 3500# towing capacity
  • THREE-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL W/REAR AIR CONDITIONING -inc: dust & pollen filters
  • ARCTIC WHITE
  • ANTHRACITE POPLAR WOOD TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • EUCALYPTUS WOOD TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ALUMINUM TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • STEEL GREY METALLIC
  • IRIDIUM SILVER METALLIC
  • PALLADIUM SILVER METALLIC
  • PEARL BEIGE METALLIC
  • DAKOTA BROWN METALLIC
  • DIAMOND WHITE METALLIC
  • REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
  • REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM PRE-WIRING
  • HEATED REAR SEATS (REQ: 873 or 401 Seats) (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • HEATED FRONT SEATS
  • HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • KEYLESS-GO
  • PREMIUM 1 PKG -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror, pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror, iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox, driver seat memory, pwr liftgate, pwr steering column w/memory, rearview camera, cargo area 115V pwr outlet
  • PREMIUM 2 PKG -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror, pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror, iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox, driver seat memory, pwr liftgate, pwr steering column w/memory, rearview camera, cargo area 115V pwr outlet, harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, KEYLESS-GO
  • INTERIOR SPORTS PKG (REQ: Special Order Option Charge) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • STANDARD PAINT
  • SPECIAL ORDER OPTION CHARGE
  • ILLUMINATED DOOR SILLS
Price $53,565 MSRP
Body Style suv
Engine Gas V6
Seating 6
Fuel Economy 16 MPG city
21 MPG highway
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
4MATIC 4dr
R350 BlueTEC
MSRP: $54,715

  • ** ALL STANDARDS ARE 2012 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED **

  • 19" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
  • P255/50R19 all-season run-flat tires
  • Pwr tilt/slide sunroof w/pwr sunshade -inc: 1-touch open/close
  • Automatic halogen headlamps w/twilight sensor
  • Pwr heated mirrors (2011)
  • Privacy glass
  • Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear window wiper w/washer (2011)

  • COMAND Cockpit & Management System -inc: AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, HD Radio, Sirius satellite radio w/real-time traffic, 6.5" color display, 4-GB hard-drive w/Music Register, Gracenote media database, Bluetooth hands-free communication system, SD card reader, MP3 capability, auxiliary audio input, hard-drive-based GPS navigation system, Zagat Survey ratings guide, audio/Bluetooth/navigation voice control

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) -inc: brake assist system (BAS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic stability program (ESP) -inc: hill start assist, 4-wheel electronic traction system (4ETS), roll-over sensors, trailer stability assist, acceleration skid control (ASR)
  • Front/rear crumple zones
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system
  • 1st & 2nd row side-impact airbags
  • All row side-impact air curtain airbags
  • 3-point seat belts w/force limiters & pretensioners
  • PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
  • POST-SAFE accident response -inc: auto door unlock, engine/fuel cutoff
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • 2nd & 3rd row Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • MB-Tex seat trim
  • 8-way pwr front bucket seats
  • Driver seat 4-way pwr lumbar
  • NECK-PRO active head restraints
  • Flat-folding rear seats w/pwr EASY ENTRY controls
  • Front/rear velour floor mats
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/audio controls & shift paddles
  • 4-way tilt/telescopic steering column (2011)
  • Multi-function display -inc: trip meter, outside temp, maintenance system, compass, vehicle reminder & message indicator, trip computer, mobile phone book (2011)
  • Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, clock, digital odometer, digital gear/mode selector (2011)
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down -inc: pwr rear quarter windows
  • Speed-sensitive automatic door locks
  • SmartKey system -inc: liftgate open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, selective unlock
  • HomeLink integrated 3-button garage door opener
  • Cruise control
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control w/dust & pollen filters
  • Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off (2011)
  • (6) cupholders
  • Ashtray
  • (4) 12V pwr outlets (2011)
  • Burl walnut wood trim
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors (2011)
  • Retractable luggage compartment cover

  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 turbocharged BlueTEC diesel engine
  • 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: DIRECT SELECT shift lever
  • 4MATIC all-wheel drive
  • Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry
  • AIRMATIC air suspension -inc: vehicle level control, anti-squat geometry
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars (2011)
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering (2011)
  • Pwr front ventilated & solid rear disc brakes
  • Dual chrome exhaust tips
  • Vehicle tool kit
  • BLACK
  • ROOF RACK CARRIER W/STORAGE BAG
  • CHROME DOOR HANDLE INSERTS
  • CARGO AREA TRAY
  • BLACK, MB-TEX SEAT TRIM
  • ALMOND BEIGE, MB-TEX SEAT TRIM
  • ASH, MB-TEX SEAT TRIM
  • OBSIDIAN BLACK METALLIC
  • ADAPTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • DISTRONIC PLUS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • PARKTRONIC
  • BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ALMOND BEIGE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • 7-PASSENGER SEATING CAPACITY
  • ASH, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • BLIND SPOT ASSIST (REQ: P01 Premium Pkg or P02 Premium Pkg)
  • FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MEMORY (REQ: P1 or P2 Premium Pkg) (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ALMOND BEIGE/BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ASH/BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • WOOD & LEATHER-WRAPPED MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
  • REAR SEAT SUNSHADES (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • LIGHTING PKG -inc: bi-xenon headlamps w/headlamp washers
  • MBRACE IN-VEHICLE SERVICES
  • CAPRI BLUE METALLIC
  • HEATED/VENTILATED FRONT SEATS (REQ: 2XX Leather Seat Trim) (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • PANORAMA SUNROOF W/PWR SUNSHADE
  • HEATED LEATHER-WRAPPED MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
  • CLASS II TRAILER HITCH -inc: 3500# towing capacity
  • THREE-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL W/REAR AIR CONDITIONING -inc: dust & pollen filters
  • ARCTIC WHITE
  • ANTHRACITE POPLAR WOOD TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • EUCALYPTUS WOOD TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • ALUMINUM TRIM (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • STEEL GREY METALLIC
  • IRIDIUM SILVER METALLIC
  • PALLADIUM SILVER METALLIC
  • PEARL BEIGE METALLIC
  • DAKOTA BROWN METALLIC
  • DIAMOND WHITE METALLIC
  • REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
  • REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM PRE-WIRING
  • HEATED REAR SEATS (REQ: 873 or 401 Seats) (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • HEATED FRONT SEATS
  • HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE (REQ: Special Order Option Charge)
  • KEYLESS-GO
  • PREMIUM 1 PKG -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror, pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror, iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox, driver seat memory, pwr liftgate, pwr steering column w/memory, rearview camera, cargo area 115V pwr outlet
  • PREMIUM 2 PKG -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror, pwr folding exterior mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror, iPod/MP3 interface in glovebox, driver seat memory, pwr liftgate, pwr steering column w/memory, rearview camera, cargo area 115V pwr outlet, harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, KEYLESS-GO
  • INTERIOR SPORTS PKG (REQ: Special Order Option Charge) *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • STANDARD PAINT
  • SPECIAL ORDER OPTION CHARGE
  • ILLUMINATED DOOR SILLS
Price $54,715 MSRP
Body Style suv
Engine Turbocharged Diesel V6
Seating 6
Fuel Economy 18 MPG city
23 MPG highway
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive