Overview & Reviews

The all-new R-Class -- a premium wagon with more than a trace of minivan and SUV in its DNA -- joins the Mercedes-Benz lineup for 2006.

• Good performance, ritzy interior, supreme comfort and versatility.

• Long rear doors a problem in tight parking spaces.

User Reviews:

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  Great car- just looks a little different - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Mozart - February 27 - 3:13 am

  My husband first saw the car on-line and immediately loved the styling. I wasnt as sold on it as he was but he talked me into taking it for a test drive. Im glad he did! We love the car and all the room. The kids love it too.

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  Cruiser - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By gvitalik - November 20 - 7:00 am

  Bought it because looks different than anything on the road. Switched from Infiniti FX which I loved and what a difference in Mercedes. Less sporty, but a lot more stable, user and practical. Always correct people from calling it a minivan as I am too young for one. Mercedes had great deals in May on these because of slow sales and I could not refuse when I got a payment of $20 more vs. FX with less down on a vehicle that cost $61K. Memorial Day weekend took it from SF Bay Area to Southern California and enjoyed the whole ride with airmatic. With speeds over 85 it just glides comparing to my FX where every bump was felt. Panoramic roof is outstanding

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  Great car - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By sgg - November 14 - 5:23 pm

  This is a great car for the purpose intended , i.e. long trips , hauling kids and stuff. Iinterstate cruising is comfortable and as fast as you dare. Gas consumption in the R500 is about 20 mpg on the highway and 14 mpg in town. I will probably get another R class, but will get the diesel version .

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  Good enough - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By al - October 16 - 4:06 am

  If you want a sports car you do not want to look somewhere else. However, for a family vehicle it meets all the needs: safety, comfort and interior capacity. It is a pain to park, but what large family vehicle is not. The space between the second row of seats and the front is generous and can accomodate the space needs of growing children. It is a solid crossover vehicle.

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  The Performance is Surprising - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By ramon - October 10 - 10:06 am

  I had mixed feeling when I first saw this "thing". At some angles, it looked good and the front looked so-so. We were in the showroom looking for a CLS but it was the introductory party so they had several model available for testing. I couldnt believe how much easier it was to drive around the backroads of MD. It was confidence- inspiring. More so than my CLK430. It turns out that it has AWD which gave it the more neutral handling. The clincher was the legroom in the 3rd row. Ive sat in the last row of SUVs and theyre only fit for children. I did not feel any claustrophobia whatsoever. The bonus is I can go to Home Depot and haul some stuff with the back seats folded.

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  Worth considering - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Alex B - September 27 - 7:40 am

  Nice quality. Very comfortable inside. 6 adult sized seats. Really. Most other large SUVs may "seat 7" but they are not nearly as functional. Decent power, but the 3.5 litre could use another 15-20 horses. Good handling but sways a bit if driven hard. Styling is excellent from the front. Good from the side. Questionable from behind. Brakes are super-powerful - almost hyper sensitive to those used to domestics. 7 speed transmission is very high tech. Works very well. Good car, available with discounts - surprisingly good value. A true crossover thats properly executed. I think sales will pick up once people realize you can have performance, room, safety, style and utility.

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  What a nightmare - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Rick Kueber - September 14 - 10:36 am

  In less than 6 months of ownership, my R500 is being towed back to the dealership for the same problems - SRS warning light. According to Mercedes this may cause the airbags to deploy randomly (nice) or not work at all. Also, the low coolant level light is on. For $70k, one would think you would get a much better car. This will definitely be my last Mercedes. Audi Q7, here I come.

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  R350 - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By B Factor - August 28 - 1:36 am

  I have owned other Mercedes my last was a ML500.When the lease was over I though of another but then decided on the New R. Looked at the 500 R but when I drove the 350 I found it was just fine the power no need for the bigger engine. I have found it to be a excellent car and the new 350 engine execellent in power and gas milage. It offers all of the SUV I had plus handles like a car. I am glad I made this choice and the lease offer thru my dealer was fine.

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  Sold On It - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By R Driver - July 27 - 5:56 am

  Six months ago I traded in my beloved 03 Escalade for an 06 R350. Its a keeper! It has more interior space. Performance? The 268hp v6 lacks take off, but will shoot you to high speed with surprising ease. It corners exceptionally well also. Comfort? It really will fit six 6 footers comfortably (did that) or the wife and 2 kids with plenty room for groceries. Fuel economy? In the city its about average (if you have a heavy foot), however, highway mileage is excellent. We (3 adults, 2 kids, and travel bags) drove from NY to NC on a full tank (500mi). We cruised at 80mph.

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  Its a Mercedes! - 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By David - June 15 - 10:56 pm

  Its a Mercedes. Whats not to like? Love the side/rear views. I dont love the front, but the S-class interior, amazing sunroof, power everything, and extremely pliable ride quality more than outweigh the taffy-pull minivan front end. The V8 is strong and the 7- speed transmission is so smooth you cant feel the upshifts. Occasionally you feel a downshift if making a "rolling stop" but I learned that sometimes this phenomenon is due to hill start assist applying the break when youre rolling a stop sign if on a hill. Interesting...user error, not clunky transmission.