Compare 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $44,600 | $38,050 | $45,105 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $41,478 | $34,980 | $42,173 |
| Destination | $875 | $865 | $775 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Captain | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A | Full Bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | Power |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 | 11 Bose(R) | 8 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | 300W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | N/A | Ultrasonic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASS-Key III+ |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | THEFTLOCK |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P265/60VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/60VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 255/55VR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Sensotronic 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | Rear | N/A | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Air |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Standard | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.90 | 3.69 | 3.23 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 203.0 " | 189.1 " | 194.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.7 " | 75.8 " | 72.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.4 " | 65.0 " | 67.8 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 268 @ 6,000 Rpm | 275 @ 6,200 Rpm | 320 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 2,400 Rpm | 268 @ 4,800 Rpm | 315 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.1 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds | 6.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 89 Mph | 92 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 58 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.76/3.20 " | 3.66/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,938 Lbs. | 4,151 Lbs. | 4,302 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,305 Lbs. | 5,340 Lbs. | 6,008 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,183 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,500 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 " | 112.2 " | 116.4 " |
| Front Track | 65.5 " | 62.7 " | 61.9 " |
| Rear Track | 65.3 " | 64.6 " | 62.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.4 '' | 19.4 '' | 19.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .37 | .37 |
| Front Legroom | 39.8 " | 43.9 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.2 " | 35.2 " | 41.0 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 32.4 " | N/A | 24.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 40.8 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.4 " | 39.5 " | 38.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 37.2 " | N/A | 35.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.3 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 55.0 " | 56.3 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 55.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 60.3 " | 56.9 " | 58.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 59.6 " | 57.4 " | 57.6 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 59.6 " | N/A | 43.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 27.4 Cu.ft. | 32.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 85.0 Cu.ft. | 64.5 Cu.ft. | 69.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 148 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | 124 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 23.8 Gal. | 20.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Front Seat | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | marginal | ||
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | ||
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | ||
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | ||
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | ||
| Driver Head and Neck | good | ||
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | ||
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | ||
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | ||
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
