German Car Zone

Hi guys

i need some help and advise from people on hear

ok i have a ml320cdi and i want to sell it and buy a 7 seater i was thinking off getting a gl 320cdi but the price is a bit off a issue..


ok the r class has just been launched i south africa


now i no most off you hate it ..


i have never seen one in real so i need advise please


ok can those who have driven a r320cdi or any r class tell me what your impressions pros and cons


and those who driven all three or two what do you guys see as better in a r to a ml or g or so on...


also is the r better consumpyion wise and power wise to a ml


and how ist the handling and drive ,,,,


obviously i would like to no on the faclifted r bec that is the one i am thinking off....


also what you guys think off the interior compared to the ml i have seen a few shots and the interior looks quite nice


also comments on ect front and rear

thanks to all in advance

Christian drove one:

http://www.germancarzone.com/r-class...%2A%2A%2A.html

I have never driven it - but I think, it's not a bad car - it's just the thing, you love it our you don't!!

thanks ree

yeah i did read christains review

i think he drove the pre facelift so i was hoping someone who drives or owns the newer one can tell me something especially if they have also driven the ml


thanks though

wimmer or anyone else with some help here ...............

I work for Benz. My dad has an R350. I tried to convince him to get the cdi, but he wanted the gas. One of my good customers has the R320 cdi and says he loves it better than his S-class. He gets 27 to 28 mpg on trips. It is a great touring vehicle. It's not going to be as nimble as the ML, because of its length. It's big. There is excellent leg room in all three rows. Keep in mind we only have the long wheel base in the USA. I've had two six foot adults in the 3rd row who were comfortable. However, there is little luggage room with the 3rd row up.

I've driven the R regularly and I love it for a family vehicle. Basically it's a minivan that drives and looks better with no sliding doors. The rear doors are huge, so be careful parking it.

The biggest negative is there is no tow package. And I haven't found anyone who will add one aftermarket.

I only have one daughter, so the R doesn't appeal to me as a daily vehicle.

thanks tenmb what is the tow package


ok i think here in sa we will only get the std not lwb base


but regarding spcae at rear for loading is it less than the gl or more


ye si am buying it for family reasons i have a little c220cdi to drive around when alone


thanks for your help and what you think off the r class interior in terms off design and quality compared to ml


and do u think the r is slower or are they about the same....


thnks

tow package. trailer hitch. So you can pull a trailer.

the R is a little slower because it is heavier than the ML. But not a big difference at all. The standard wheelbase will be lighter and more agile.

The GL has a little more room behind the 3rd seat, but it's negligible. They both are limited in that area.

thanks tennmb

Shipments in January were up, have you seen some renewed interest in the R-Class? Do you know if the CL550 will get a 4Matic option for 2009?

M

Hi Fortuner,

Ree already gave you the link to my review, I hope it helped.

The R-Class is a great family car and the '320 CDI is the only realistic engine choice in my book. Powerful and yet efficient with fuel as well.

The R-Class is comfortable, has safe handling and is very spacious on the inside. Like I said, a great family car, probably the best family car in the MB lineup.