Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 8 | Air bags (5) | — |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 18 | Air bags (12) | — |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 13 | Air bags (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: 4WD
2012 R-Class trims
| R350 4-MATIC | R350 BLUETEC 4-MATIC |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 18 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 18 |
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | R350 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 18 |
| 2011 | R350 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 16 |
| 2010 | R350 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.