R350
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From: Socal, Chino
E55 2006 / CLS55 / S450 / Jag XKR2011
R350
Hi,
Need some info here for a R350, got a 7 months old baby so better get a familly car so R class looks not bad and fit 6 people. The only concern is the gas 21/15 MPG, same as my 06 E55 ..... how come this car consume so much gas ? how much this car total weight ?
the engine must be the same as E350 so the reliability must be good in engine. How about the electronics ? any problem with this car ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanx !
Need some info here for a R350, got a 7 months old baby so better get a familly car so R class looks not bad and fit 6 people. The only concern is the gas 21/15 MPG, same as my 06 E55 ..... how come this car consume so much gas ? how much this car total weight ?
the engine must be the same as E350 so the reliability must be good in engine. How about the electronics ? any problem with this car ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanx !
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From: Nashua, NH
2008 VW GTI
I drove my wife's 06 R350 to work yesterday. Mostly highway, 70-85 MPH for 33 miles. No cruise control. I got 24 MPG, I was trying for 25 but hey...
I got 23 MPG on the trip home. There was an accident where I had to stop for a few minutes and I also played with the button shifters.
We traded a Honda Element for this R350. That thing got around 22MPG with a 4cyl.
I got 23 MPG on the trip home. There was an accident where I had to stop for a few minutes and I also played with the button shifters.
We traded a Honda Element for this R350. That thing got around 22MPG with a 4cyl.
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From: Houston, TX
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Hi,
Need some info here for a R350, got a 7 months old baby so better get a familly car so R class looks not bad and fit 6 people. The only concern is the gas 21/15 MPG, same as my 06 E55 ..... how come this car consume so much gas ? how much this car total weight ?
the engine must be the same as E350 so the reliability must be good in engine. How about the electronics ? any problem with this car ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanx !
Need some info here for a R350, got a 7 months old baby so better get a familly car so R class looks not bad and fit 6 people. The only concern is the gas 21/15 MPG, same as my 06 E55 ..... how come this car consume so much gas ? how much this car total weight ?
the engine must be the same as E350 so the reliability must be good in engine. How about the electronics ? any problem with this car ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanx !
As for reliability, the Alabama built cars' engines and drivetrains come from the fatherland (please correct me if I am wrong someone). I had a 2000 ML and that was a known problem car. But the engine and drivetrain was bulletproof.
Getting 24 mpg highway is stupendous in this car! But for city driving, that is where a four cylinder outshines this beast.
Last edited by cyeung65; Jun 22, 2009 at 08:28 AM.
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R350 4-matic
Yep, 5000 (4940)lbs is a real beast to haul around. I get an average of 19.8 combined and when I do some highway driving I can get easily 22 while driving 70-75mph. No real problems yet, and the engine has been outstanding. Some software issues w/ shifting, but everytime I go in for service I just have them update, and it's like new and it costs me nothing.
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You could get a diesel, in which case you'll get an engine with more torque than the 350 and one that burns fuel that costs the same as regular. 350 requires premium.
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From: Socal, Chino
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Thanx to your replys, are they all 4Matic ? I think 4Matic is an option right ? In LA area there is really no need for 4Matic... no snow and no much rain.... so without 4Matic the gas milleage should get better.
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From: Princeton, NJ
GLE450 Coupe and C300w4
hi Charly:
Have you done any research on this car other than on this forum? Looking on MSN auto or edmunds or anything? Also, have you gone to the MB website to build your model to see what options are available?
Have you done any research on this car other than on this forum? Looking on MSN auto or edmunds or anything? Also, have you gone to the MB website to build your model to see what options are available?
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From: Warrington, PA
08 R350, 12 Mercedes R350
Hi,
Need some info here for a R350, got a 7 months old baby so better get a familly car so R class looks not bad and fit 6 people. The only concern is the gas 21/15 MPG, same as my 06 E55 ..... how come this car consume so much gas ? how much this car total weight ?
the engine must be the same as E350 so the reliability must be good in engine. How about the electronics ? any problem with this car ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanx !
Need some info here for a R350, got a 7 months old baby so better get a familly car so R class looks not bad and fit 6 people. The only concern is the gas 21/15 MPG, same as my 06 E55 ..... how come this car consume so much gas ? how much this car total weight ?
the engine must be the same as E350 so the reliability must be good in engine. How about the electronics ? any problem with this car ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanx !
If you look at other mid size to large SUV, they are the same range of fuel consumption.(Q7, MDX etc.)
Audi Q7 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Buick Enclave 15 mpg Large
Chevrolet Trailblazer 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Ford Explorer (V6) 15 mpg Mid-Sized
GMC Envoy 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Jeep Grand Cherokee 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Jeep Wrangler 15 mpg Small
Lexus GX 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Mercedes Benz GL Class 15 mpg Large
Mercury Mountaineer (V6) 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Nissan Pathfinder 15 mpg Mid-Sized
Chevrolet Suburban 14 mpg Large
Chevrolet Tahoe 14 mpg Large
Ford Explorer (V8) 14 mpg Mid-Sized
GMC Yukon XL 14 mpg Large
Hummer H3 14 mpg Mid-Sized
Mercury Mountaineer (V8) 14 mpg Mid-Sized
Cadillac Escalade 13 mpg Large
Chrysler Aspen 13 mpg Large
Dodge Durango 13 mpg Large
Ford Expedition 13 mpg Large
Jeep Commander 13 mpg Mid-Sized
Land Rover LR3 13 mpg Mid-Sized
Nissan Armada 13 mpg Large
Last edited by AsianR350; Jun 22, 2009 at 06:36 PM.
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GLE450 Coupe and C300w4
Asian- you have the patience of a saint. Too bad people don't use the search function and read the long list of posts which talk about gas mileage, seating reviews, reliability, etc.
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