R350 Bluetec in the Market
One look at Mercedes' 2010 sales numbers is all you need to understand the R-Class' niche status. In a year when the automaker's midsize M-Class and full-size GL-Class SUVs sold around 30,000 and 20,000 copies, respectively, approximately 3,000 R-Class models left the lot. It's a stark example of the SUV's staying power in the U.S. market.
That said, if you're considering a luxury SUV but might be willing to step outside the SUV box, you'll probably find more to like in the R-Class than you think. It's an eminently sensible SUV alternative — especially if you never venture off-road.
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Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench
is occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use.
Check for secure lockin ...
Washing by hand
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in
winter.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle.
Do not use hot water and ...
Prerequisite
The SatRadio mode described below
requires optional satellite radio equipment
and a subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite
Radio Traffic Message Service. Further
details on SatRadio are availabl ...
