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The following are among the standard and optional features offered in the R350 and R500.

Standard equipment, R350:
-- Full-time four-wheel-drive
-- 17-inch alloy wheels
-- Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
-- Bird's eye maple trim
-- Two 32-ounce front cupholders in the center console
-- Four-speaker, 80-watt audio system with AM/FM/Weatherband/CD and MP3 capability


Standard equipment, R500:
-- 18-inch alloy wheels
-- Silver and chrome grille
-- Burl walnut interior trim
-- Speed-sensitive power steering


Options:
-- Appearance packages
-- AMG sport package
-- Height-adjustable Airmatic suspension
-- Curve illuminating headlights
-- Power panoramic sunroof
-- Parktronic parking assist
-- Heated front and second-row seating
-- Wood/leather steering wheel

Photos by Erik Hanson

 


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