2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 4Matic Wagon 4-Door 3.5L

Detailed item info Model OverviewWith a more streamlined profile than most sport utility vehicles. the Mercedes-Benz 2008 R-Class combines some of the attributes of a minivan and tall wagon. with a roomy. luxurious interior that has seating for up to seven. It still retains some of the rugged running gear of an SUV. R-Class models either come with rear-wheel drive or the 4MATIC road-oriented all-wheel-drive system that includes special functions for downhill driving and starting out uphill (Hill Start Assist). This system normally has a 50/50 torque split but can bring more power to the front or rear wheels as needed. The four-wheel independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering afford a smooth ride and sharp. carlike handling. The R350 comes with the 268-horsepower. 3. 5L V6 engine that's used throughout much of the Mercedes-Benz line. Also available is the R320 CDI model. which includes a 3. 0L. direct-injection. turbocharged diesel V6 engine making 215 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. With ratings of 18 mpg city. 24 highway. the diesel enables the larger and heavier R-Class to get fuel economy that rivals gasoline-powered minivans. All R-Class models come fully equipped as luxury touring vehicles. with standard dual-zone climate control. heated mirrors. Birdseye maple trim. a SmartKey locking and entry system. and an eight-speaker. MP3-compatible sound system with auxiliary input. There's also an optional panoramic sunroof that extends over rear occupants. An adaptive damping system (ADS) is also optional. All the safety features that would be expected in a large people mover are standard. The first and second rows get side air bags. but there are also side-curtain air bags extending to all three rows. Stability control and anti-lock brakes with brake assist are also standard. Top options include a harman/kardon Logic7 sound system. tri-zone climate control. the Parktronic parking aid. Distronic smart cruise control. DVD-based navigation. and a rear-seat entertainment package.