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 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R320 CDI 4MATIC

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MSRP: $45,600
Invoice: $42,408

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 18    HWY: 24    CMB: 21
Engine/Fuel: 6 Cyl Dsl
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Luxury Sport Utility,SPE,Crossover, CUV
Drive Type: 4WD-FT

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $45,600
  • Invoice Price: $42,408
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 48
  • Basic (Mileage): 50000
  • Powertrain (Month): 48
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 50000
  • Rust (Month): 48
  • Rust (Mileage): 50000

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 100,000-Mile Extended Service Interval For Spark Plugs
  • Turbocharged Diesel 3.0-Liter, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 215@4000, Torque Of 398@1600, Cast-Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • Turbocharger
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 3.0L V6
  • Displacement (CC): 2987
  • Fuel System: EFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 215@4000
  • Torque @ RPM: 398@1600
  • Turbo: Y
  • Compression ratio: 17.7
  • Cylinders: 6
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 4000
  • Fuel Type: Dsl

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 65.5
  • Track Rear: 65.3
  • Ground Clearance (in): 5.8
  • Overall Length (in): 203.0
  • Overall Width (in): 75.7
  • Overall Height (in): 65.4
  • Wheelbase (in): 126.6
  • Curb weight (lbs): 5092
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 6
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 7
  • Headroom front (in): 39.8
  • Headroom rear (in): 40.4
  • Leg room front (in): 39.8
  • Leg room rear (in): 36.2
  • Shoulder room front (in): 60.3
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 59.6
  • Third seat head room (in): 37.2
  • Third seat leg room (in): 32.4
  • Third seat shoulder room (in): 59.6

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: N/A
  • Bumper Step Up: Standard
  • Front Air Dam: Standard
  • Metallic Paint: Option
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: Standard
  • Rear Spoiler: Option
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Option
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • 2 Front Foglights, 1 Rear Foglight
    • AMG Front Air Dam
    • AMG Rear Air Dam
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic On and Dusk Sensor
    • Color Keyed Body Side Molding and Exterior Door Handles
    • Dual Chrome Exhaust Pipes
    • Front and Rear Color Keyed Bumpers
    • Halogen Headlights
    • Night Security Illumination Perimeter Lighting
    • Programmable Daytime Running Lights
    • Rear Step Up Bumper
    • Side Skirts
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: Standard
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Standard
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Standard
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: Standard
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Interior Pollen and Dust Air Filter
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
    • Rear Seat HVAC Controls
    • Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: N/A
  • CD Changer: Option
  • CD Player: Standard
  • DVD Player: Option
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Option
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: Option
  • Subwoofer: Option
  • Telematic Systems: Option
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • AM/FM Radio With 80-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • In-Glass Radio Antenna
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Not listed
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Standard
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Not listed
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: Option
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: Not listed
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Standard
  • Tachometer: Standard
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • Analog Clock
    • Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On and Key-In-Ignition
    • Comand Modular Control System Centralized Control Instrumentation For Phone, Audio, Navigation and Telematics
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator For Brake Wear and Oil Level
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Instrumentation Display and Transmission
    • Tachometer
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Stop Watch
    • Warning Lights Include Low Fuel, Low Coolant, Brake System, Oil Level and Low Washer Fluid
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Standard
  • Cornering Lights: Option
  • Daytime Running Lights: Standard
  • Fog Lights: Standard
  • Halogen Headlights: Standard
  • Headlight Washers: Option
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: Option
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: Option
  • Removable/Convertible Top: N/A
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Option
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: N/A
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: N/A
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: N/A
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: N/A
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 8-In.
    • Compact Spare Tire
    • SBRP255/55R18, All-Season Tires
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: Option
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: N/A
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Heated Washer System: Standard
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: Option
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: Standard
  • Rear Wiper: Standard
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
    • Front Dual Sunvisors
    • Heated Washer System
    • Power Window Lockout
    • Power Windows With One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
    • Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer
    • Side and Rear Privacy Glass

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Automatic Locking Retractors
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • First Aid Kit
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Front, Second Row and Third Row 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front, Second Row and Third Row Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • L A T C H
  • Occupant Classification System Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
  • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Rollover Sensor
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Seat Mounted Second Row Side Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Locking Fuel Filler Door
  • Power Tailgate Locks/Unlocks Via Multi-Function Remote
  • Programmable Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
  • Selective Unlocking Via Remote
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm, Anti-Lift Sensor and Engine Immobilizer
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4MATIC(TM) Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) Traction Control Controlled By ABS, Engine Management and Differential
  • Brake Assist Electronic Brake Assistance
  • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS and Engine Power Reduction Measures Lateral Acceleration, Yaw Rate and Wheel Speed
  • Front Power 330-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 330-mm Solid Disc Brakes
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Hill Start Control
  • Transfer Case

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    Crash Test Data for 2008 Mercedes-Benz Diesel

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    2008 CL-ClassNot
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    2008 CLK-ClassNot
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    2008 CLS-ClassNot
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    2008 E-Class
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    2008 G-ClassNot
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    2008 GL-ClassNot
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    2008 MaybachNot
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    2008 ML-ClassNot Tested
    2008 R-ClassNot
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    2008 S-ClassNot
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    2008 SL-ClassNot
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    2008 SLK-ClassNot
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    2008 SLR-ClassNot
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    Service Bulletins for 2008 Mercedes-Benz Diesel

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    Recalls for 2008 Mercedes-Benz Diesel

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