Mercedes-Benz R-Class: all-wheel drive

Building a generously dimensioned car is one thing. But combining legendary standards of comfort with driving stability is not something very many manage at this level. The R-Class achieves this with an entire range of innovative technologies.

In the R 350 CDI, R 350 BlueTEC, R 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and R 500 the drive torque is distributed to the front and rear axles at a ratio of 50:50 thanks to 4MATIC. In conjunction with the Electronic Traction System 4ETS and Electronic Stability Program ESP®, 4MATIC improves tyre grip and traction.

  • Outstanding handling: particularly on unstable roads, wet surfaces and snow, the all-wheel drive provides better roadholding which in turn enhances safety.
  • Direct-Steer system as standard: the Direct-Steer system provides a steering ratio that becomes more direct as the steering angle increases, and it reduces the required steering for very large angles, for example when parking or in very tight curves.

(R 350 CDI 4MATIC: fuel consumption combined: 8.5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 223 g/km; R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC: fuel consumption combined: 8.5–8.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 223–222 g/km; R 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY: fuel consumption combined: 10.1–10.0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 235–233 g/km; R 500 4MATIC: fuel consumption combined: 13.4–13.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 311–306 g/km)[1]

[1] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (Directive 80/1268/EEC in the currently applicable version). The figures do not apply to a specific vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer. They are provided solely for the purpose of comparing different models.

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