Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012Change

Traded my 2006 R500 for a demo 2012 Bluetec about 18 months ago. This version has all the toys.
I chose the R350 BT over the ML350 based on my experience of the R500 - 3 rows of seats, cargo capacity and the benefits if Mercs superb diesel power plant.
The R350 is car like, and drives much better than the ML, which I found to have a choppy ride on rough roads. Made the round trip from Ontario to SW Florida about 3 times now, and can't wait for the next trip inn early 2015.
The R350 BT returns 30+ mpg on the long runs, and a bit less on local roads. The only down side is that the diesel fuel is smelly, and you quickly learn to use gloves when filling up.