Press Information September 15, 2005

Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Mercedes-Benz E 420 CDI go on sale. New R-Class starting from €51,504 – order books open for E 420 CDI: Stuttgart – The Mercedes-Benz portfolio is being further enriched by the addition of the new R-Class. Its unprecedented concept takes the strengths of established categories of vehicle, such as saloon, estate, MPV and SUV, and unites them all into a single car with a revolutionary new character all of its own. Courtesy of its generous levels of spaciousness, exemplary comfort, powerful engines, four-wheel drive and dynamic handling characteristics, the Grand Sports Tourer is able to offer an all-new motoring sensation. At the same time, the new E 420 CDI boasting greater power and torque than any other V8 diesel passenger car in this segment will be joining the production line-up too. The new 231-kW/314-hp drive unit delivers quintessential diesel-powered motoring pleasure, underlining at the same time the unrivalled diesel expertise on hand at Mercedes-Benz.