2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz R-Class include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
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 | |
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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 | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
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: -- |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive
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