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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Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that the
driver is tired or paying less attention ...
Selecting a folder
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Switch on MP3 mode.
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turning
the COMAND controller and press
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Running the Numbers
Thanks to diesel engines' higher efficiency, the Bluetec achieves nearly the
same EPA ratings as a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The figures are 27 percent
better overall than those of the gas GL450, ...