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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class consumer reviews

$52,690 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 R-Class Mercedes-Benz
(8 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.4
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Very luxurious and safe

This car is safe and comfortable. Great for long car trips or around town. Also this vehicle in solid while driving in adverse weather conditions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Mercedes R 350 AWD, Best car I have owned.

Regularly maintained at all service intervals at Mercedes dealership only. Excellent condition. Clear title. First owner. Never smoked in, no pets and tires installed last year. Packed with Safety features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Returned to the R class

The Mercedes R class is a unique vehicle. I bought on early in its production run and owned it for a few years before trading it. It was a great vehicle for hauling family, friends an loads of stuff between city and country in style and comfort. Recently purchased a 2012 when wife needed something to ferry her real estate clients around in. She hates SUVs. Maintains them can be expensive so do your homework!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable fun car I’ve owned

I am the second owner of this, bought from a family member who had it serviced at the MB dealership all of its life. Other than the air ride failing, and being replaced prior to my ownership the only problem has been a leaky o ring on the p/s reservoir. It was a half hour fix, and with the fluid and o ring it was under 25.00! I’m absolutely thrilled with this crossover and take it out more than my other Benz, because it’s comfortable, all wheel drive, air ride,panoramic roof, the list goes on. Paddle shifters and AMG rims are the icing on the cake.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Size, Power, Economy!

This is a one of a kind vehicle! Seats as many adults as a Suburban (7), yet sips less fuel than a Subaru, yet is a powerful, fun to drive all weather highway cruiser!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nothing special

Nothing special , it looks good but that's all, it's not good for city driving , and high maintenance

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Unique Vehicle

Originally owned a 2006 and then upgraded to 2012 model that included many, many little improvements. 2012 is by far the best year for these vehicles. There is no other full size 6-7 passenger car that is not a minivan or an oversized SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!

I have been looking to get one of these for a while now. Since they have been discontinued 2012, they are somewhat hard to find. Especially if you want a 2012 one. Anyhow, I believe this car looks slick, is great to drive, has ALL WHEEL DRIVE and a 3rd row. What more do you want fro a car that does not look like a minivan, ha ha. Overall, this car is totally worth the price, which is actually not that much. $20K for a car like this is awesome! Enough said.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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