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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 280 V6 (231 Hp) G-TRONIC 2007, 2008, 2009
Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 280 V6 (231 Hp) G-TRONIC 2007, 2008, 2009
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 280 V6 (231 Hp) G-TRONIC 2007, 2008, 2009

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

R-class
Generation

R-class (W251)
Year of production

2007

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

R 280 V6 (231 Hp) G-TRONIC

Power

231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

260 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 5

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

222 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 272.945
Power
231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
11.3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2130 kg

Max weight (kg)

2790 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

550 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1950 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4922 mm

Width (mm)

1922 mm

Height (mm)

1674 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2980 mm

Front track (mm)

1661 mm

Rear track (mm)

1651 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

255/55 R18

Rear tires size

255/55 R18

Wheel rims size

R18

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