These days when you have a huge family you need a larger vehicle in order to contain them all. While much of us moms want to be recognized as the best soccer mum we also want to be known as the coolest - which is why so many of us are shying away from the minivan.
Now a days much of us don’t like the feeling of a minivan and some of us don’t demand that much space. But we don’t want to use a smaller car either. Mercedes has come up with the best result to this - the Mercedes R-Class Sports Tourer. This in reality looks like a cross of a minivan and an SUV. Making it just the right size for numerous families.
Mercedes has put on close to 35% of the mechanics from the M-Class SUV and put them inside of the 2008 R-Class. It is 203 inches long - which is a little bit longer than its competition the Audi Q7. The carmaker has done a good job of making a more refined and interesting feel with the handling and power of an SUV. It is able to seat 7 people.
There are three trims obtainable for this model that include; the two wheel drive R350, all wheel drive R320 CDI, and the all wheel drive R350 4Matic. Those who live in California will not be able to purchase the R320 CDI due to the new emission regulations.
Usually we are thrilled to see what Mercedes has in store for us when it comes to the engine - but we were disappointed this time round. Mercedes has withdrew the 5.0 liter V8 engine and the 6.2 liter V8 engine and substituted it with the much less powerful engines for each trim level. The R350 has been fitted out with a 3.5 liter V6 that thrusts out 268 horsepower. The R320 CDI has been equipped with a 3.0 liter turbo diesel V6 engine that pushes out 215 horsepower.
But despite these plain poor changes the 2008 R-Class Sports Tourer still succeeds when it comes to functioning and hang line. Numbers provided by Mercedes shows us that the R350 4Matic can rev from 0 to 60 mph in 8 seconds and the CDI in 8.6 seconds. Every trim is developed with a seven speed automatic transmission with a manual shift control.
But if you plan on using this as a family vehicle than power is not the most remarkable thing. How comfy it is and how much room it offers are the biggest things on your mind. The inside of the Tourer is sophisticated and exceedingly comfy. The gauges developed into it are very simple to understand and numerous of the controls are in the right area without getting in the way of the driver. It can handle up to 7 people and when you bend the third and second rows of seats you have plenty of elbow room to haul things around.
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