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#43 of 693 Re: Questions on gas mileage and newer diesel [stroudman] by msc Jun 19, 2005 (7:14 am)
Replying to: stroudman (Jun 16, 2005 1:05 pm) A visit to your local MB dealer to test drive the new M-class will tell you more than half of what you might be wondering as far as Drivability, fit and finish, acceleration and braking.   I agree and disagree. I drove the M500 before, and it was much more nimble than the R, handling wise. The air suspension felt more responsive in the M class: it was more predictive, and would flatten out the car in a curve before there was much (if any) body roll. The R would flatten out around a curve, but if you took one too quickly, the moment that it takes for the suspension to react almost results in a bouncing-back sensation as the car leans out, and then is flattened again. Acceleration as well is effortless in the M500, less so in the R500, but still very generous.   The braking feel is similar: I believe that both cars are brake-by-wire, and the feel is very authoritative and smooth in both. Fit and finish in both cars was phenomenal. As for fuel economy, time will tell: my impression is that the R is heavier than the M, and retains 4wd, so my guess would be that the R is a little worse on that issue.
#46 of 693 The layout of the R class by rktech Jun 27, 2005 (2:18 pm)
Have any of you compared the Chrysler (Daimler) Pacifica basic design concept to that of the R class ? Essentially they're the same in terms of size and seating layout, but clearly the sheetmetal differs by leaps and bounds.   ...just curious if anyone picked-up on the similarities ?   Oh, and if the R class had automatic sliding rear doors, we'd have perhaps the ultimate luxo minivan (yes, I like minivans, and am willing to admit it modestly disguised in an online forum).   Enjoy all !
#49 of 693 This R Class Benz is a Chrysler Pacifica in new duds! by stefanxkr Jul 14, 2005 (7:51 pm)
Do any of you "sheep" recognize a Chrysler Pacifica in "R" Class clothing???   It's pretty obvious to me. The Pacifica is an ok car but the ergonomics and design (assuming the improvements MB running gear and engines make) are mediocre, at best and have been in production now for a few years in the USA. So what is everyone so excited abouted?
#50 of 693 R class is by nedzel Jul 15, 2005 (11:54 am)
much bigger than Pacifica, I believe. It's a foot longer than an Escalade and weights 5000+ lbs.

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