R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best?

Just_me · 03-20-2006, 08:13 AM

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R is nearly 15,000 euro more cheaply. Is R an alternative to S?

Tacho 100 - and both turn so ship-those-blessed 1500 routes. With 130 km/h there is 2000, with 200 indicates the needle then for the first time over 3000. But rage does not fit the self fuze, because it becomes noticeably more schlapper "obenrum". Excitingly consumption: With 8,4 litres (work) the s-class of 1.1 litres is under the r-class-thirst. For cars, which weigh empty two to 2.3 tons, a very good value.

But the driver life takes place in the interior: It gives in front with both nothing too meckern. In second and third row R spoils with comfortable single seats, whereby the rear pair must together-move somewhat closer and be larger none than 1.80 meters should. In the rear useful loading space variations are missing to the s-class. Except a ski bag (342 euro) for the central arm rest there is nothing. However the price list offers each quantity of special seats. They can heat, cool and mass - ideally for a representative chief car. Which R with security not will wants - and also does not become.

Chassis and suspension show up the heavyweights grown. The s-class is noticeably more comfortable owing to pneumatic cushioning than their cousin from the USA, who pulls the ESP brake in to fastcurves rather, whereby he works then somewhat more nervously. Both nevertheless are well controllably and dearest on be enough-strain at home: Approximately three meters wheel base speak for steadfast straight line discharge.

The classical author S has to be replaced in the house Mercedes by nothing. If at all, then by the e-class. But R might not pain-do both particularly. Because a car, which wants to be at the same time sedan, combination and SUV, which must be received compromises. Its truempfe are variability and giant available space, deficiency the not completely so precise processing as well as the heavy operated rear seat. Comfort king remains the s-class.

The Artist · 03-20-2006, 08:33 AM

wow cool pics.. i like the R.. its really cool irl..
and no i dont think the R is better than the S.. very diffrent cars..

yomomwhat · 03-20-2006, 08:47 AM

amazingly i went to our local dealer on saturday and saw them both together! an R320CDI and an S320CDI lol (both silver)! the R-class is MASSIVE! i couldn't believe how big it was, i knew it was slightly longer than the S-class but the R-classes tyre sizes/wheels were just crazy! from all the pictures i had seen i could never have guessed it was so big! i just thought it was a slightly bigger B-class....i think it will take some sales away from S-classes but then again doesn't Nevada Jack here have both? LOL so may be it wont take sales from each other...i think the S-classes interior is on a different planet to the R-class, the R looked nice but i preferred the S by miles! and the S-class has so much more standard spec than the R-class...this new s-class even makes our w220 look pathetic! lol we were so impressed! the body strips on the rear lights are like the best thing ever....are they going to be an S-class exclusive? or will anyother MB's get them at all? so anyway...i think S-class is best lol...

The Artist · 03-20-2006, 08:51 AM

whats this s class exclusive??

yomomwhat · 03-20-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

this view actually made me think of a certain maybach 57s pic lol, pretty cool huh

Andaluz · 03-20-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

These pics just put in perspective on how Massive and Ugly the R-Class really is, compared to the more Elegant and Imposing S-Class.

yomomwhat · 03-20-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Andaluz

These pics just put in perspective on how Massive and Ugly the R-Class really is, compared to the more Elegant and Imposing S-Class.

i agree about the size perspective...i still cannot believe how big it is in real life but i wouldn't say its ugly....yes i suppose it was deisgned for America so it will be massive and kind of chunky but still it could have been worse and the grill looks pretty cool...i wouldn't say no to having one though LOL..i don't think many will sell in europe as its hard enough to park an s-class then shopping LOL it overlaps like every parking bay LOL

Merc1 · 03-20-2006, 01:35 PM

Interesting seeing these two together. The S is so scare around here that I haven't been able to seem them on the lot next to the R-Class. The Benz DNA between the two is clear and unmistakeable, but I just wish the R had better wheels and an interior on the same level as the S or the CLS. The R's steering wheel reeks of cheapness with those gaps between the buttons and the wheel hub. Yuck. That and the little tiny wheels really make it look worse than it really is. The R is actually quite handsome with the right wheels or the AMG package. The S, well I've been a big fan of it for a while now, can't say enough about this newest star from MB.

M

Mr. Mercedes · 03-20-2006, 02:36 PM

These photos clearly show how all over the place Mercedes design DNA is. They just don't seem to be following the same design language.

vabboud · 03-20-2006, 04:27 PM

i saw my first R today, from the rear, it was ona truck being transported to the dealers
it was rather insipid, kind of minivanish, the best judgement in lebanon, where people have showoff in their DNA is how much a car turns heads and causes accidents, and the R class had almost zero factor

it'sjust not beautiful or special enough

03-20-2006, 08:13 AM	#1
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,498 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? Translated with babefish R is nearly 15,000 euro more cheaply. Is R an alternative to S? Tacho 100 - and both turn so ship-those-blessed 1500 routes. With 130 km/h there is 2000, with 200 indicates the needle then for the first time over 3000. But rage does not fit the self fuze, because it becomes noticeably more schlapper "obenrum". Excitingly consumption: With 8,4 litres (work) the s-class of 1.1 litres is under the r-class-thirst. For cars, which weigh empty two to 2.3 tons, a very good value. But the driver life takes place in the interior: It gives in front with both nothing too meckern. In second and third row R spoils with comfortable single seats, whereby the rear pair must together-move somewhat closer and be larger none than 1.80 meters should. In the rear useful loading space variations are missing to the s-class. Except a ski bag (342 euro) for the central arm rest there is nothing. However the price list offers each quantity of special seats. They can heat, cool and mass - ideally for a representative chief car. Which R with security not will wants - and also does not become. Chassis and suspension show up the heavyweights grown. The s-class is noticeably more comfortable owing to pneumatic cushioning than their cousin from the USA, who pulls the ESP brake in to fastcurves rather, whereby he works then somewhat more nervously. Both nevertheless are well controllably and dearest on be enough-strain at home: Approximately three meters wheel base speak for steadfast straight line discharge. The classical author S has to be replaced in the house Mercedes by nothing. If at all, then by the e-class. But R might not pain-do both particularly. Because a car, which wants to be at the same time sedan, combination and SUV, which must be received compromises. Its truempfe are variability and giant available space, deficiency the not completely so precise processing as well as the heavy operated rear seat. Comfort king remains the s-class.

03-20-2006, 08:33 AM	#2
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,193 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? wow cool pics.. i like the R.. its really cool irl.. and no i dont think the R is better than the S.. very diffrent cars..

03-20-2006, 08:47 AM	#3
yomomwhat Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? amazingly i went to our local dealer on saturday and saw them both together! an R320CDI and an S320CDI lol (both silver)! the R-class is MASSIVE! i couldn't believe how big it was, i knew it was slightly longer than the S-class but the R-classes tyre sizes/wheels were just crazy! from all the pictures i had seen i could never have guessed it was so big! i just thought it was a slightly bigger B-class....i think it will take some sales away from S-classes but then again doesn't Nevada Jack here have both? LOL so may be it wont take sales from each other...i think the S-classes interior is on a different planet to the R-class, the R looked nice but i preferred the S by miles! and the S-class has so much more standard spec than the R-class...this new s-class even makes our w220 look pathetic! lol we were so impressed! the body strips on the rear lights are like the best thing ever....are they going to be an S-class exclusive? or will anyother MB's get them at all? so anyway...i think S-class is best lol...

03-20-2006, 08:51 AM	#4
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,193 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? whats this s class exclusive??

03-20-2006, 01:35 PM	#8
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,313 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? Interesting seeing these two together. The S is so scare around here that I haven't been able to seem them on the lot next to the R-Class. The Benz DNA between the two is clear and unmistakeable, but I just wish the R had better wheels and an interior on the same level as the S or the CLS. The R's steering wheel reeks of cheapness with those gaps between the buttons and the wheel hub. Yuck. That and the little tiny wheels really make it look worse than it really is. The R is actually quite handsome with the right wheels or the AMG package. The S, well I've been a big fan of it for a while now, can't say enough about this newest star from MB. M

03-20-2006, 02:36 PM	#9
Mr. Mercedes Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,393 Thanks: 154 Thanked 105 Times in 75 Posts	Re: R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? These photos clearly show how all over the place Mercedes design DNA is. They just don't seem to be following the same design language.

03-20-2006, 04:27 PM	#10
vabboud Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 576 Thanks: 43 Thanked 78 Times in 51 Posts	Re: R 320 CDI vs S 320 CDI - which is the best? i saw my first R today, from the rear, it was ona truck being transported to the dealers it was rather insipid, kind of minivanish, the best judgement in lebanon, where people have showoff in their DNA is how much a car turns heads and causes accidents, and the R class had almost zero factor it'sjust not beautiful or special enough

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