The R-Class certainly justifies the title Luxury tourer. This is thanks to its sophisticated axle design and dynamic handling systems such as the Electronic Stability Program ESP® (standard) and rear air suspension (standard on R 320 CDI with 7 seats and R 320 L CDI). All of which make for an exceedingly comfortable ride.

Double wishbone front suspension and a sophisticated 4-link design at the rear reduce road roar and tyre vibration.

AirMATIC (standard on the R 500 L, optional on all other engines) in conjunction with the Adaptive Damping System (ADS), improves the suspension characteristics, even when the vehicle is fully laden.

At speeds above 75 mph the body is automatically lowered, reducing drag and fuel consumption. And when the road surface is uneven you can increase the ground clearance by up to 50 millimetres at the touch of a button, meaning the R-Class will be able to handle anything the road throws at it.