R-Class: technical data

Engine and performance
Cylinder arrangement/number
V6
V6
V8
Displacement (cc)
2996
2987
5461
Rated output (kW at r/min)
– (170/6000)
140 [231]/1600
– (285/6000)
Rated torque (Nm at r/min
– (300/2500-5000)
300/2500–5000
– (530/2800–4800)
Compression ratio
11.3 : 1
11.3:1
10.7 : 1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
– (9.6)
– (9.6)
– (6.3)
Top speed (km/h)
– (222)
– (222)
– (250)
Power transmission
Drive system
Rear drive
Rear drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Transmissions
7G-TRONIC
7G-TRONIC
7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios
Automatic transmission ratios
4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/R2 2.23
4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/R2 2.23
4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio
– (3.90)
3.90
– (3.45)
Fuel and consumption
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)
80/13
80/13
80/13
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)
– (14.0)
14.9–15.1
– (18.6-18.8)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)
– (8.5–8.8)
8.6–8.8
– (10.0-10.2)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)
– (10.5–10.7)
10.9–11.1
– (13.2-13.4)
CO2 emissions combined (g/km)
– (246–251)
260–265
– (306-311)
Cd value
0.32
0.32
0.32
Emission class
EU4
EU4
EU4
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle
Double-wishbone suspens.
Double-wishbone suspens.
Double-wishbone suspension
Rear axle
4-link front susp.
4-link front susp.
4-link front susp.
Suspension, front/rear
Coil springs/coil springs
Coil springs/coil springs
Coil spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels
255/55 R18
255/55 R 18 W
255/50 R 19
Rear tyres/wheels
255/55 R18
255/55 R 18 W
255/50 R 19
Steering
Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering
Rack-and-pinion steering
Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering
Front brakes
Discs, internally ventilated
Discs, internally ventilated
Discs, internally ventilated
Rear brakes
Discs
Discs
Discs, internally ventilated
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg)
– (2130/660)
2130/660
– (2265/655)
Perm. GVW (kg)
– (2790)
2790
– (2920)
Maximum roof load (kg)
100
100
100
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)
324–2001
324–2001
633–2385
Turning circle (m)
11.70
11.70
12.60
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)
750/2100
750/2100
750/2100

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*Please note that the specifications may vary from the South African market. Please refer to a local specifications brochure. Alternatively, visit any Mercedes-Benz dealership.

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