Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
15
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18
Highway:
19
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24
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Available Engines:
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210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel)
268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | Bluetec turbo-diesel V-6 | | • | Standard collision-mitigation system | | • | Available Class II trailer hitch | | • | Available rear-seat entertainment system | | • | Can seat up to seven |
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| + | Ride comfort | | + | Interior space and versatility | | + | Steering and handling | | + | Automatic-transmission operation | | + | Quiet engine, except when pushed hard |
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| - | Headrests impede visibility | | - | Some windshield reflection | | - | Slight road/driveline noise at times |
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Vehicle Summary
For 2009, the R350 and diesel R320 continue on with some changes, most notably the addition of Mercedes' Pre-Safe automated collision-mitigation system. This safety system quickly and automatically prepares the vehicle for a crash by tightening the seatbelts and performing other actions. The R320's old CDI engine is replaced by a new Bluetec turbo-diesel V-6, a clean-burning diesel engine, which produces 210 horsepower and 398 pounds-feet of torque. Both models seat six people standard, and have an optional seventh seat. The Lexus RX and Cadillac SRX are among the R-Class' competitors.
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http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=summary&crpPage=summary.jsp&makeid=31&modelid=7891&year=2009&myid=10434&logtype=6&revid=&aff=national
