The operative word for Mercedes Benz's new R Class is "space." It's big, so it takes up a lot of space. Inside, it has a lot of space. And if you buy one, you're going to have a lot of empty space in your pocketbook.
The space theme carries over to the look - this Mercedes looks like it just landed from outer space. It's a visually exciting, low-slung automobile that, based on the approving stares I got, is quite the eye catcher. A double-paned sunroof that extends the length of the car adds to the spaceship-like experience.
On the road, it acts like a spaceship, with an exceptionally quiet ride that one may expect on the Starship Enterprise. Warp drive is a bit of an issue - it seems a little sluggish when you first get under way, perhaps because, at almost 5,000 pounds, it's no lightweight.
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