Powerful petrol engines and a new V6 diesel with the latest common-rail technology

Engine outputs range from 165 kW to 285 kW, clearly signalling just what the new R-Class is capable of in terms of dynamism and motoring enjoyment. The powerful V8 powerplant under the bonnet of the R500 propels it from standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited).