2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review
Introduction
The 2006 R-Class is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mercedes-Benz. It is Mercedes-Benz's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $48,000 USD in 2006.
R-Class Dimensions
The 2006 R-Class has standard length of 203.00 inches and a width of 75.70 inches. The R-Class rides 65.20 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.80 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the R-Class a radius of 40.70 inches. It uses 235/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 126.60 inches.
Drivetrain
The R-Class comes standard with a 7-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine weighs in at 16 miles/gallon city driving using a 21.10 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The R-Class retails for $48,000 USD with a invoice price of $44,640 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $775 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling. R-Class optional equipment may include Second Row Side Airbag, Electronic Parking Aid, CD Changer, DVD Player, Voice Activated Telephone.
Exterior color choices include Alabaster White, Alpine Rain Metallic, Barolo Red Metallic, Black, Capri Blue Metallic, Desert Silver Metallic, Everest Green Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Majestic Black Metallic (Delayed Availability), Obsidian Black Metallic, Pewter Metallic with interior choices of Ash Leather Interior, Black Leather Interior, Macadamia Leather Interior. The R-Class seats 6 people with 39.80 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 48 month/50,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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