The MERCEDES-BENZ R CLASS (2010-13) R300 5DR SPORT TOURER 3.0 CDI BLUEEFFICIENCY DPF 190 EU5 COMAND 7G-T AUTO is a large, premium family people carrier with a high-riding, estate-like shape. It sits in a niche between an MPV and an SUV, offering more space and comfort than a conventional estate, rather than being a typical off-roader. The R300 suits families needing generous passenger room, long-distance comfort and useful luggage capacity, as well as drivers who regularly travel with several people. Its diesel engine and automatic gearbox make motorway journeys relaxed, while the elevated seating and substantial dimensions give it an easygoing, confident feel. Buyers should expect a large car, not city-car agility. Against premium SUVs and MPVs, it pairs limousine-like comfort with people-carrier practicality, but remains a rare niche choice. Mycarcheck shows 28 checks across 14 VINs: £8,400 average private sale valuation, 93,000 miles, 9,000 annual miles and nearly two keepers.