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Specs of Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC /2008, 2009, 2010/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC /Station wagon (estate) 2008 - 2010/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
12.9-13.1 l/100 km
18.2 - 18 US mpg
21.9 - 21.6 UK mpg
7.8 - 7.6 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz R-class R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
306 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is 2008 R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz R-class Station wagon (estate) 2008 R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz R-class Station wagon (estate) 2008 R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) Station wagon (estate) 2008 R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-class Station wagon (estate)?
5157 mm
203.03 in.
What is the width of 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-class Station wagon (estate)?
1922 mm
75.67 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
2265 kg
4993 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
2920 kg
6437 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-class Station wagon (estate)?
2385 l
84.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
Start of production
2008
End of production
2010
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
18.2-18.4 l/100 km 12.9 - 12.8 US mpg
15.5 - 15.4 UK mpg
5.5 - 5.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.8-10.0 l/100 km 24 - 23.5 US mpg
28.8 - 28.2 UK mpg
10.2 - 10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.9-13.1 l/100 km 18.2 - 18 US mpg
21.9 - 21.6 UK mpg
7.8 - 7.6 km/l
CO2 emissions
306 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 171.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 234 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 273.963
Engine displacement
5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm 3.86 in.
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio
10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.1 l 10.67 US qt | 8.89 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2265 kg 4993 lbs.
Max. weight
2920 kg 6437 lbs.
Max load
655 kg 1444 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2385 l 84.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
5157 mm 203.03 in.
Width
1922 mm 75.67 in.
Height
1674 mm 65.91 in.
Wheelbase
3215 mm 126.57 in.
Front track
1661 mm 65.39 in.
Rear (Back) track
1651 mm 65 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.4 m 40.68 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
255/55 R19 W
Wheel rim size
19