Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) (2006–2014)

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) was offered with 12 engine versions (7 diesel, 5 gasoline), from 190 to 306 hp, built 2006–2014.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2006–2014
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5 – 5-7
Length193.8 in (4,922 mm)
Width75.7 in (1,922 mm)
Height65.9 in (1,674 mm) – 65.2 in (1,657 mm)
Cargo volume19.4 cu ft (550 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

All Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
R 350 V6 (272 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2006–2010Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.3 s143 mph (230 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
R 500 V6 (306 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2006–2008Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)6.9 s152 mph (245 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
R 280 CDI V6 (190 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2007–2009Diesel190 hp (140 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)9.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
R 280 CDI V6 (190 hp) G-TRONIC2007–2009Diesel190 hp (140 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)9.7 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
R 280 V6 (231 hp) G-TRONIC2007–2009Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.6 s138 mph (222 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
R 320 CDI V6 (224 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2007–2009Diesel224 hp (165 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)8.7 s138 mph (222 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
R 350 V6 (272 hp) G-TRONIC2007–2010Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.1 s145 mph (234 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
R 300 CDI V6 (190 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2009–2010Diesel190 hp (140 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)9.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
R 300 CDI V6 (190 hp) G-TRONIC2009–2010Diesel190 hp (140 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)9.7 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY (190 hp) G-TRONIC2009–2010Diesel190 hp (140 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)9.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
R 300 V6 (231 hp) G-TRONIC2009–2014Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.7 s138 mph (222 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
R 350 CDI V6 (224 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2009–2010Diesel224 hp (165 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)8.7 s138 mph (222 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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