Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008
With the growing market of luxury MPVs in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz tried to get a hot spot with its R-Class, and, as a flagship model, it equipped it with a big AMG engine.
The luxury minivan was a car-segment that didn't have many fans in Europe. The narrow streets and the winding roads were less than adequate for such a vehicle. There were some vehicles that went into the MPV segment, but only a few were offered with luxury trim, not to mention that the premium car-makers didn't bother to build MPVs. But Mercedes-Benz tried its luck with the R-Class. A minivan built on an SUV platform.
The R-Class was unique in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Its look was different than anything else in the German car-maker lineup, with a raked front, a long and curved roof, and an abrupt end. With the AMG package, the car featured 21” wheels and a different bumper. A roof-spoiler on top of the liftgate was the final touch of sportiness. It also incorporated the third stop-light.
Inside, there were six seats only, with leather seats and all the comforts for a vehicle that worth more than USD 90.000 and, with a full option package could top that mark.
Underneath the car lied a full independent pneumatic suspension. It was adjustable for comfort or sport, depending on the driver's preferences. The 6.2-liter AMG engine was mated to a 7G-Tronic, which was the cheaper version of the AMG Speedshift version.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2 V8 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 375 KW @ 6800 RPM 510 HP @ 6800 RPM 503 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 630 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 7 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/45R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.7 in (5174 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 65.5 in (1664 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.4 in (1,643/1,636 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 126.6 in (3216 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.2 cuFT (685 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5015.5 lbs (2275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6503.6 lbs (2950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.7 mpg US (24.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 387 g/km |