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| Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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| Mercedes-Benz | |
| aka | V254 |
| Production | 2005 - present |
| Class | Crossover |
| Body Style | 5 door, 5/7 seat MPV |
| Length | 5157 mm |
| Width | 2168 mm |
| Height | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | 7 speed Automatic, AWD |
| Engine | 3.0 litre and 3.5 litre V6 5.0 litre V8 5.5 litre V8 |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | similar (competition) |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The R-Class is an MPV/SUV crossover automobile offered by DaimlerChrysler in 2006 model year under the Mercedes-Benz brand. A concept was first seen at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show as the Vision GST (Grand Sports Tourer) concept, and the final production vehicle was shown at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. DaimlerChrysler assembles R-Class vehicles destined for the United States, and possibly other countries as well, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The R-Class shares its chassis with the 2006 M-Class. The R-Class slots between the ML-Class and the G-Class.
Although described by the manufacturer as a "Sports Cruiser" many sources and casual observers have noted that the vehicle is remarkably similar to a minivan in form.
See Autopedia's comprehensive Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review.
Recent Changes[]
- Debuting at the 2010 New York Auto Show for the 2011 MY, the R-class receives a comprehensive mid-cycle facelift that cures the aesthetic shortcomings of the slow-selling luxo family hauler. The most immediate change is up front, where the R-Class eschews the ovoid headlamps in favor of squarer items and a sharper, more chiseled schnoz. Out back, the changes are minor and are limited mostly to a change in the graphic design of the rear clusters. [1]
Styles and Major Options[]
The R-Class is offered in two wheelbases.
Models:
- R 350 - 3.5 L V6, 272 PS (268 hp SAE/200 kW)
- R 500 - 5.0 L V8, 306 PS (302 hp SAE/225 kW)
- R 63 AMG - 6.3 L V8, 510 PS (503 hp SAE/375 kW) (prototype presented at 2005 IAA)
- R 320 CDI - 3.0 L V6, 224 PS (221 hp SAE/165 kW) (to be introduced in mid 2006)
Pricing[]
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Gas Mileage[]
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Engine and Transmission[]
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Performance[]
Acceleration
0-60 km/h: 3.4 seconds (R500)
0-80 km/h: 5.2 seconds (R500)
0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds (R500)
Braking
Stopping distance: 33.1 metres from 80 km/h. (R500)
Reliability[]
- RECALL ALERT: On Nov 5, 2010, Mercedes-Benz issued a recall affecting approximately 2,300 MY2011 E-Class, GL-Class, M-Class and R-Class due to improperly lubricated O-ring that will result in a leaky fuel filter. [2]
Safety[]
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Photos[]
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Colors[]
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Main Competitors[]
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Hybrid Models[]
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Unique Attributes[]
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Interior[]
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Resale Values[]
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Criticisms[]
"It's not a wagon, it's a 4x4. And not a very good one. You're better off buying a condom". - Top Gear
Generations[]
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R63 AMG[]
The AMG version of the W251, the R63 AMG, was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show as a 2007 model. It features a 6.2 L M156 V8 engine producing 503 hp (375 kW) and 465 ft·lbf (630 N·m) of torque. Mercedes-Benz's 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission is standard.
Worldwide[]
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Design quirks and oddities[]
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Awards[]
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See Also[]
| <--earlier | Mercedes-Benz road car timeline, 1980s-present Edit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Class | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Supermini | A | W168 | W169 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry-level | C | W201 (190) | W202 | W203 | W204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size | E | W123 | W124 | W210 | W211 | W212 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CLS | W219 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full-size | S | W126 | W140 | W220 | W221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maybach | W240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roadster | SLK | R170 | R171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SL | R107 | R129 | R230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coupé | CLK | W208 | W209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CL | W126 | W140 | W215 | C216 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supercar | SLR | C199 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SUV | G | W460/W461 | W463 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crossover SUV | GLK | GLK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M | W163 | W164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GL | X164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MPVs | B | W245 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| R | W251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vaneo | Vaneo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sprinter | Sprinter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
References[]
- "2006 Volkswagen C1: Link with Maserati provides platform", an article under "Sketchpad" in the "News" section of the March, 2003 issue of Motor Trend, on page 31
External links[]
- Mercedes-Benz International
- Experience the R-Class - the Grand Sports Tourer
- Mercedes Launches New GL-Class, ML-Class and R-Class BlueTEC Diesel Models in Europe
- Fórum Mercedes-Benz Brasil
- Brawnier 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class leaked ahead of New York debut
- Mercedes-Benz Makes the 2011 R-Class Less Painful to the Eye
- Pics Aplenty: Mercedes-Benz releases onslaught of 2011 R-Class images
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