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My mate has just bought one, what a monster of a car, its huge.

I reckon it would make a superb towcar.

If its a company car check the cost to you, i imagine it would be huge.

Jon&Trace

the towing doesnt seem to bad to

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/r-class/r251/Technicaldata.html

http://www.whattowcar.com You could try this to see if it helps.

Quote: Originally posted by nick holder on 29/3/2008

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I am in the fortunate situation of not paying tax.
I am apart time chauffuer for an Executive company in London (when not doing the day job) and boss has said he wont mind if i put a tow bar on it (i am able to keep cars for my own use).
Got an S Class at present but think the R might be a better tower etc. My Previa is only giving around 15 to the gallon towing and not much pull, even on my light van.
I read somewhere that Mercedes dont recommend towing with the R class, but not sure if that was official or not.
Thanks for the input.
Nick.

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Nick,

I have an R320 cdi which I use to tow our 1700kg Hymer caravan. It really is an exceptional tow car. We have the long wheelbase version which gives a huge luggage area. We also have the optional Airmatic suspension which gives a limo like ride, but more importantly for towing it is self levelling. Fuel economy averages about 33mpg solo and 21 towing though ours has only done 5k miles. I am sure this will improve but with the amount of performance available I think it is more than acceptable. The all-wheel drive is a boon for towing especially as it comes without the usual drawbacks of a 4x4, it really does drive like a (big) car. We had the towbar retro fitted at the Merc dealer. Its a Westfalia detachable and is totally invisible when not in use. Although it was expensive it really is good quality and easy to use. The only criticism I can think of with the car is its sheer size does make parking tricky sometimes but its a small price to pay. The 7 speed gearbox is a joy to use. As you probably guessed I'm very impressed with it and would highly recommend it. I don't recall what the max towing limit is but its well in excess of 2 tonnes so will easily cope with any caravan on the market.

Regards.