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Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

MERCEDES BENZ R-Class Long (W251) 2010-2013 8 Photos
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Designed as a long-range cruiser that offered the same level of comfort as an S-Class, but with the more interior room, the R-Class received an upgrade in 2010.

From time to time, a big carmaker tries the market with a new vehicle that was not on the table before. Mercedes-Benz considered that a luxurious MPV would be demanded by the customers and offered the R-Class since 2005. But it was ill-fated since just two years later, the world financial crisis brought havoc in the car industry.

The facelifted model was introduced in 2010 as a 2011 model, and it was Mercedes-Benz's last try to save the premium MPV. At the front, the revised version featured new headlights and bumpers, which were completely redesigned. It was available with bi-xenon headlamps and chrome inserts that integrated LED daytime driving lights. Its hood was more arrow-shaped on the front side, and the grille was wider.

Inside, the R-Class offered up to seven seats on three rows, with different seating arrangements. Undoubtedly, the biggest comfort could have been achieved when only four seats were installed, with ample room for every occupant. Mercedes-Benz also stated that, apart from the LCV-derived versions, the R-Class featured the biggest trunk in its passenger cars lineup and could transport up to 2385 liters (84.2 cu-ft) of luggage, with the rear and middle seats folded, on the long-wheelbase version.

Since the R-Class was based on the same platform as the M-Class, it offered an all-wheel-drive system fitted as standard. There were just two gasoline engine options and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel on the table, but that was enough for it.

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MERCEDES BENZ R-Class Long (W251) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  2 gasoline engines
  • 320 4MATIC 7AT (272 HP)
  • 400 4MATIC 7AT (333 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ R-Class Long (W251)
320 4MATIC 7AT (272 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 4MATIC 7AT (272 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2996 cm3
Power:200 KW @ 5000 RPM
272 HP @ 5000 RPM
268 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 RPM
400 Nm @ 1300-4500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (G TRONIC)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/55 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.1 in (5159 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:5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume:22.4 cuFT (634 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5309 lbs (2408 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6592 lbs (2990 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:249 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ R-Class Long (W251)
400 4MATIC 7AT (333 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 400 4MATIC 7AT (333 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2996 cm3
Power:245 KW @ 5250 RPM
333 HP @ 5250 RPM
329 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:354 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM
480 Nm @ 1600-4000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (G TRONIC)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/55 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.1 in (5159 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:5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume:22.4 cuFT (634 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5329 lbs (2417 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6349 lbs (2880 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:249 g/km
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