The Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI is powerful and comfortable in every aspect. It combines all the great qualities of a high-end luxury minivan, with the overall style of a sporty sedan. As soon as you turn the ignition key you will see an unusual icon on the dashboard. The icon will be unrecognizable for most US drivers who haven’t experience diesel engines for the past two decades. It looks like a cork screw and it is here to remind you that you are driving a diesel engine and that you should wait until this light turns off before turning the ignition key any further. The engine will start even if you don’t wait, but you are supposed to do so if you want to help your engine to start in severe cold weather for example. Our Mercedes is equipped with one of the first diesel engines to make its come back on US passenger vehicles. This new generation of diesel engines does not emit any black smoke or noise as you might remember from the 1980’s, but it still keeps all the advantages of diesel by providing more torque and better fuel economy. 

Our R320 CDI’s fuel consumption is rated at 21/28 mpg, a 32% improvement over its gas-fed counterparts. Which also means a cruising range of over 600 miles before needing to refuel. While the diesel engine might still emit some sounds similar to diesel trucks it is mostly silent and very enjoyable to play with. The engine is matted to a 7-speed automatic transmission that always finds the proper gear ratio for any situation. The extra gears not only bring better fuel economy but also much smoother down shift, as each ratio is so close to the next. The 3.2L diesel engine almost feels like a big 5.5L V8 and provides all the torque you will need to move the 5000lbs minivan. It sometimes sounds like you are driving a large Diesel truck, but that is just to remind you that you are driving a powerful vehicle.

The R320 handles very well for its size, thanks to the combination of the pneumatic suspension and the 4matic transmission. It feels well planted on the ground and surprisingly agile for such a tall and heavy vehicle. However, we didn’t find much difference between the two suspension settings: comfort and sport. But even with the most comfortable setting, you should be able to cruise above speed limits and go trough sharp curves without any fear. Should something jump out of the bushes during your business or family vacation, the brakes are powerful, and handling under strong breaking conditions is very neutral.

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