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With a more streamlined profile than most sport utility vehicles, Mercedes-Benz's 2008 R Class combines some of the attributes of a minivan and tall wagon, with a roomy, luxurious interior that has seating for up to seven. It still retains some of the rugged running gear of an SUV.
R Class models either come with rear-wheel drive or the 4MATIC road-oriented all-wheel-drive system that includes spe..... |
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Known as a Gelandewagen (or cross-country vehicle) at home, the Mercedes-Benz G Class was originally built as a military vehicle. Offered for many years to European customers, Mercedes finally brought the vehicle to North America in 2002, and named it the G Class. Appropriate to its military heritage, the G Class continues to be built with heavy-duty truck-style suspension and axles for 2008. The ..... |
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For 2007, Mercedes-Benz rounded out their family-oriented array by introducing the seven-seat GL Class, and for 2008 the manufacturer adds the higher-performance GL550 to the lineup, with its 5.5L V8 and 21-inch wheels.
The 4.7L V8 found in the GL450 is a derivative of the four-valve-per-cylinder engine that first appeared in the S550. In the GL, it makes 335 horsepower and 339 ft-lbs. of torque. ..... |
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The family of Mercedes ML models, together referred to as the M Class, cover a range of duties from family-hauling and cargo-hauling errands to moderate off-roading-all in comfort and luxury.
The base ML350 has a 268-horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine, while the mid-range ML320 CDI has a 3.0L turbo diesel V6 that offers the power of a V8 with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder, according to Mercedes. At ..... |
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