Compare: Mercedes-Benz R-class 2005 Station wagon (estate) 306 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

R-class

Generation

R-class (W251)

Modification (Engine)

R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

2005

End of production

2007

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18.6-19.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.1-10.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.3-13.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

317-331 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

245 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 144.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 217.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

460 Nm @ 2700-4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113.971

Engine displacement

4966 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.1 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2115 kg

Max. weight

2865 kg

Max load

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1950 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4922 mm

Width

1922 mm

Width including mirrors

2168 mm

Height

1661 mm

Wheelbase

2980 mm

Front track

1665 mm

Rear (Back) track

1658 mm

Front overhang

922 mm

Rear overhang

1020 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.7 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, 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 R18; 255/50 R19

Wheel rim size

8J x 18; 8J x 19