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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Mercedes-Benz R-Class crossover SUV receives a number of styling updates for 2008, thanks to AMG, Mercedes' in-house high-performance tuner. All R-Class trims also receive 18-inch wheels for 2008. In addition, the automaker debuts an entry-level R350 rear-wheel-drive R-Class trim, providing an option for drivers who don't require a vehicle with full-time all-wheel drive. Finally, Mercedes drops the high-performance R500 and R63 AMG trims from the lineup.
The four-door R-Class "grand sport tourer," as Mercedes calls it, combines the ride and handling of a sport sedan with the functionality of an SUV. It rides on the same platform as the M-Class, although the R-Class features a much more streamlined, swept-back design than a typical SUV. The R-Class can seat up to six passengers (seven with an optional seat), and offers up to 85 cubic feet of storage space with the second- and third-row seats folded down. Owners can access the rear cargo compartment via a top-hinged tailgate.
In addition to the new R350 trim, the R-Class lineup for 2008 includes the R350 4MATIC, which comes equipped with Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, and the diesel-powered R320 CDI 4MATIC, also equipped with all-wheel drive. The AMG styling bodykit, added to all R-Class trims for 2008, includes a unique front fascia and sporty side skirts, among other features. Other standard exterior features include halogen headlights, front foglights, heated side mirrors, and dual chrome exhaust tips.
A 3.5-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine producing 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque powers the R350 and R350 4MATIC trims. The V6 features continually variable timing, which helps improve responsiveness and acceleration, according to Mercedes. The R320 CDI retains its 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine, which generates 215 hp and 298 lb-ft of torque. Due to emissions regulations, the R320 CDI is not offered for sale in certain states, including California, New York, and New Jersey. In all trims, the engines link to a seven-speed automatic transmission with the manual-shift Touch Shift feature.
Inside, standard features include MB-Tex upholstery, wood trim, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, dual-zone climate control, and a multifunction steering wheel. Electronic cruise control, Mercedes' COMAND (Cockpit Management and Date) entertainment and information system, and an eight-speaker audio system with a CD player, MP3 input jack, and speed-sensitive volume control also come standard. Safety features include side-curtain impact airbags, electronic stability control, and traction control. Options include an Airmatic Semi-Active Air Suspension system, which automatically adjusts ride height and offers four driver-selectable suspension modes.
User reviews for 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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by Sharon A
Sep 18, 2021
The car is Legit just as it is but just a little to high with the mileage.Sep 18, 2021
by Bruce G
Sep 09, 2021
This is the only vehicle I would purchase at this time. It is economical, I like the looks and I expect incredible longevity from it.Sep 09, 2021
by William O
Jan 20, 2021
It is an awesome car with great features its well built and will go for many years and miles..Jan 20, 2021
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by Sharon A
Sep 18, 2021
The car is Legit just as it is but just a little to high with the mileage.Sep 18, 2021
by Bruce G
Sep 09, 2021
This is the only vehicle I would purchase at this time. It is economical, I like the looks and I expect incredible longevity from it.Sep 09, 2021
by William O
Jan 20, 2021
It is an awesome car with great features its well built and will go for many years and miles..Jan 20, 2021
by Anonymous
Feb 09, 2014
This is a very beautiful family vehicle, a sensible alternative if you are too young for that mini van look or if really don't want that huge suv/truck thing going on. This is vehicle will give you the AWD you desire with the ride and comfort of a sedan. The legendary Mercedes Diesel engine gives plenty of power and excellent reliability mid range acceleration and very spirited highway performance. Though Mercedes has stopped selling the R class , it is worth owning if you want something classy safe and dont want to follow the cookie cutting truck SUV mini van crowd.Feb 09, 2014
by Justin D
Feb 13, 2013
We bought this used at a great price. It was much cheaper than mini vans with similar miles. So far, it has been very cheap to own. Only asks for service every 12,000 miles or so. Has car seat anchors in 4 seats and room for a 5th seat. Can fit 7 real sized adults in extreme comfort.Feb 13, 2013
by Siew Ming W
Jan 09, 2012
Sleek looking and extremely comfortable ride, great for road trips. Build quality is excellent as with all Mercedes Benz. It looks much smaller due to the low roof line. The low entry makes it easy for kids to climb in and out of car. Feels extremely safe driving the car. The car has a very comfortable soft ride, so you do not feel every little road bump. It has a surprisingly good Harman Kardon speakers for such a large car, the car itself is pretty sound proof helps a lot. Jan 09, 2012
by Maki M
Dec 31, 2009
Performance- Slow but it's safe for family. Never get ticket(thank god!) roomy, 7 seating, not too high to enter.
Cost of ownership - Gas is no good, M series was little better. Gas is same as Land Rover.
Appearance - Big, Not sporty but elegant.
Fun factor - Not speedy but good for long family trip.Dec 31, 2009
by Olawunmi M
Jun 27, 2008
Superb and enthrallingJun 27, 2008
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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Pricing
Original MSRP
$42,100 to $45,600Price range
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Doors
Power liftgate: closure assist
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger Seating: 7 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Doors
Power liftgate: closure assist
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Sunroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger Seating: 7 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: grocery bag holder · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Doors
Power liftgate: closure assist
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger Seating: 7 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Power windows: remote operation · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent