Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
The R-Class was introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2005. By 2010 it already received a mid-life cycle update that improved the vehicle in more areas.
The American market was a big fan of MPVs, and particularly in large size. Mercedes-Benz saw the opportunity and tried to beat the American brands at their own game. To make the car even more American, it built the R-Class in an Alabama factory until 2013 and in Indiana afterward. But it didn't matter too much anymore since the car was discontinued on the U.S. market since 2012.
With low sales volumes, the R-Class struggled to compete on the American market and a new image was needed to help the sales. A new bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights instead of fog-lights was introduced. The headlights received a new design that was closer to the ML, which was built on the same unibody platform. The headlights were visually extended on the sides by arches sculptured into the side panels and doors up to the rear end, where they were ended onto the taillights.
Inside, the standard R-Class featured the same interior with 6-seats fitted as standard, on three rows. There were mild changes on the dashboard and the instrument cluster. The COMMAND center, which was the infotainment unit for the Mercedes-Benz, featured a 6.5” color display and could have been accessed via a rotary knob between the front seats.
The all-wheel-drive R-Class was offered with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission, 7G-Tronic with a dual-clutch system. The engine range offered a diesel and two gasoline units.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic 7AT AWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 6500 RPM 306 HP @ 6500 RPM 302 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 3500-5250 RPM 370 Nm @ 3500-5250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65 in (1,661/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4/68.8 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6261 lbs (2840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - R 300 V6 7AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 6000 RPM 231 HP @ 6000 RPM 228 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65 in (1,661/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4/68.8 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6151 lbs (2790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 265 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - R 350 V6 4MATIC 7AT AWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6000 RPM 272 HP @ 6000 RPM 268 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65 in (1,661/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4/68.8 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6261 lbs (2840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 279 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 Bluetec 4Matic 7AT AWD (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 3400 RPM 211 HP @ 3400 RPM 208 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM 540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65 in (1,661/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4/68.8 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 222 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - R 300 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 3800 RPM 190 HP @ 3800 RPM 188 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 324 lb-ft @ 1400-2800 RPM 439 Nm @ 1400-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65 in (1,661/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4/68.8 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6261 lbs (2840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199-206 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - R 350 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 3800 RPM 265 HP @ 3800 RPM 261 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 457 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM 620 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.4/65 in (1,661/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.3 in (2979 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4/68.8 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.3 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 222 g/km |