E or R Class CDi
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E or R Class CDi
I have a pending deal for a new R CDI but wanted to get a poll of opinions on whether you think I should keep the E w I6 CDI engine vs. switching to the R with V6 CDI engine. There are pros and cons to both decisions for me but wanted to just get a general feeling about what others think.
Current 06 E has: Premium Pkg, Wood Steering Whl, Rear Seat Pkg, Xenon Lights, Parktronic, Voice Activated & Hands Free Comm System, Phone System, Heated Fr. Seats.
07 R 320 CDI is coming with P2 Pkg, Heated Fr. Seats. Other
For those who know the differences in these two vehicles, I would appreciate your opinion.
Thanks MBers!
Current 06 E has: Premium Pkg, Wood Steering Whl, Rear Seat Pkg, Xenon Lights, Parktronic, Voice Activated & Hands Free Comm System, Phone System, Heated Fr. Seats.
07 R 320 CDI is coming with P2 Pkg, Heated Fr. Seats. Other
For those who know the differences in these two vehicles, I would appreciate your opinion.
Thanks MBers!
Last edited by cdisam; Mar 12, 2007 at 09:38 PM.
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There is no question in my mind that the E class is a far superior vehicle in every respect except for cargo capacity (which would be rectified with an E wagon) and the lack of 4matic (if you need it). In terms of quality, driving dynamics, and engineering, the R cannot compete.
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Thank you Unterturkheim....I respect your opinion especially with a name like Unterturkheim! I am leaning towards keeping my E. I do like it very much and enjoy driving it. I like my I 6 and rear wheel drive and the better economy with the E. Thank you again for your input.
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My answer is the same as it was last time you asked...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/184356-decision-help-06-e320-cdi.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/184356-decision-help-06-e320-cdi.html
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cdisam, if passenger space is not an issue for you... then you are better served with an E. To be honest, the R class front is perhaps the ugliest MB has ever designed... for that only reason I would drop the R. However, I was shocked it drove as smooth as an S class... Now, if you disagree on its front styling and you are a large (5+) family, by all means get an R.
I would disagree with Untertrükheim... quality is an issue with the E much more so than with the R.
I would disagree with Untertrükheim... quality is an issue with the E much more so than with the R.
Last edited by iBenz; Mar 13, 2007 at 07:23 AM.
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Keep in mind also that the R Class is made in the Alabama factory, which is notorious for quality control problems. Just check the GL and ML forums, ask anyone who has any ML truck, walk through a cheap import used car lot, or check KBB for poor resale values!
