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2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specs & Safety
Date Published: 11/23/08
Detailed safety information for this generation Mercedes-Benz R-Class include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz R-Classinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 4-door wagon
Wheelbase, in. 126.6
Overall Length, in. 203.0
Overall Width, in. 77.5
Overall Height, in. 65.2
Curb Weight, lbs. 4766
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 85.0
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 25.1
Seating Capacity 6
Front Head Room, in. 39.8
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 39.8
Rear Head Room, in. 40.4
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.2
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Powertrain Options and Availability
In 2006, the R350 used a 268-horsepower V6, while the R500 got a 302-horsepower 5.0-liter V8. The new turbodiesel V6 engine in the 2007 R320 CDI produced 215 horsepower. Also introduced for 2007 was the R63, with a 507-horsepower 6.2-liter gasoline V8. All models used a seven-speed automatic transmission and had all-wheel drive, without low-range gearing. For 2008, the V8-powered R500 and high-performance R63 AMG models were discontinued.
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
dohc V6 3.5 / 213 268 258 7-speed automatic: 16/21 7-speed automatic: 17.6
dohc V8 6.2 / 379 507 465 7-speed automatic: 12/16 7-speed automatic: --
Turbodiesel dohc V6 3.0 / 182 215 398 7-speed automatic: 21/28 7-speed automatic: --
ohc V8 5.0 / 303 302 339 7-speed automatic: 13/18 7-speed automatic: --
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive
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