1. Home
  2. Brand
  3. Mercedes-Benz
  4. Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007
Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007
Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007
Compare

General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

R-class
Generation

R-class (W251)
Year of production

2005

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

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

Power

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

460 Nm @ 2700-4750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

317-331 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.6-19.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.1-10.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13.3-13.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

245 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
61.6 Hp/l
Torque
460 Nm @ 2700-4750 rpm.
Engine displacement
4966 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2115 kg

Max weight (kg)

2865 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1950 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4922 mm

Width (mm)

1922 mm

Height (mm)

1661 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2980 mm

Front track (mm)

1665 mm

Rear track (mm)

1658 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

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

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Pneumatic suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

255/55 R18; 255/50 R19

Rear tires size

255/55 R18; 255/50 R19

Wheel rims size

8J x 18; 8J x 19

Technology and Operation