2006 Mercedes-Benz R 350 Road Test

Always with the intent to please, car buyers are faced with a barrage of new cars in new segments. Every manufacturer wants a larger piece of the market-share pie. The trick to doing so is by offering a seemingly endless variety of models. Even niche builders such as Mercedes-Benz has jumped on the bus. Where they used to be satisfied with sedans, wagon and an Army truck, they now have 14 distinct models including 3 SUVs and 2 crossovers. One of the newest additions to the Benz family tree is the R-Class.