Mercedes-Benz R-Class: generations and engines
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class was built from 2006 to 2014 in 4 generations, with 36 engine versions in our catalog (station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years2006–2014
Generations4
Engine versions36
Power190–388 hp
Body stylesStation wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Mercedes-Benz R-Class generations
- 2006–2014
- 2006–2010
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Long (V251)
Engines below - 2009–2014
- 2010–2014
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Long (V251, facelift 2010)
Engines below
Specs
Mercedes-Benz R-Class engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Long (V251)2006–2010 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 350 V6 (272 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2006–2010 | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.4 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| R 500 V8 (306 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2006–2008 | Gasoline | 306 hp (225 kW) | 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) | 7 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | |
| R 280 CDI V6 (190 hp) G-TRONIC | 2007–2009 | Diesel | 190 hp (140 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 9.8 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| R 280 V6 (231 hp) G-TRONIC | 2007–2009 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.7 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| R 320 CDI V6 (224 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2007–2009 | Diesel | 224 hp (165 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 8.8 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| R 350 V6 (272 hp) G-TRONIC | 2007–2010 | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.2 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) | |
| R 500 V6 (388 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2008–2010 | Gasoline | 388 hp (285 kW) | 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| R 300 CDI V6 (190 hp) G-TRONIC | 2009–2010 | Diesel | 190 hp (140 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 9.8 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| R 300 V6 (231 hp) G-TRONIC | 2009–2010 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.7 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| R 320 BlueTec (210 hp) G-TRONIC | 2009–2010 | Diesel | 210 hp (154 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 8.9 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | |
| R 350 CDI V6 (224 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2009–2010 | Diesel | 224 hp (165 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 8.8 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Long (V251, facelift 2010)2010–2014 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 300 V6 (232 hp) G-TRONIC | 2010–2014 | Gasoline | 232 hp (171 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.7 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| R 350 CDI V6 (265 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2010–2014 | Diesel | 265 hp (195 kW) | 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) | 7.6 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| R 350 V6 (272 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2010–2012 | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.4 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| R 350 V6 BlueTEC (210 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2010–2014 | Diesel | 210 hp (154 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 8.9 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| R 500 V8 (388 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2010–2014 | Gasoline | 388 hp (285 kW) | 391 lb-ft (530 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY (306 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 306 hp (225 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 7.9 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
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- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
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- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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