Mercedes-Benz R280L in Malaysia now

For 2008 in Malaysia, the rather pointless R350L has given way to a new leaner R280L. The all aluminium M272 is now a 3.0 V6 capable of 231bhp and 300Nm of torque between 2500 to 5000rpm. Despite the smaller engine displacement, by driving just the rear axle (RWD instead of 4Matic), the drivetrain is still able to push this 5.16metre behemoth of an MPV (Grand Sports Tourer in Merc speak) from