technical data MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV 2008 Owner's Manual

Engine
342 Engine
R 280 R 350
R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Rated output 170 kW (231 bhp) 200 kW (272 bhp) 285 kW (388 bhp)
At engine speed 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm
Rated torque 300 Nm 350 Nm 530 Nm
At engine speed 2,500 – 5,000 rpm 2,400 – 5,000 rpm 2,800 – 4,800 rpm
Number of cylinders 6 6 8
Displacement
2,996 cm
3 3,498 cm
3 5,461 cm
3 Maximum engine speed 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm
R 280 CDI
R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
R 320 CDI 4MATIC
39Rated output 140 kW (190 bhp)
155 kW (211 bhp)
39
165 kW (224 bhp) 155 kW (211 bhp)
At engine speed 4,000 rpm 3,800 rpm 4,000 rpm
Rated torque 440 Nm 510 Nm 510 Nm
At engine speed 1,400 – 2,800 rpm 1,600 – 2,800 rpm 1,600 – 2,800 rpm
Number of cylinders 6 6 6
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Engine
343R 280 CDI
R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
R 320 CDI 4MATIC
39 Displacement
2,987 cm
3 2,987 cm
3 2,987 cm
3 Maximum engine speed 4,500 rpm 4,500 rpm 4,500 rpm Technical data
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Performance
344 Performance
Speeds
R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Maximum speed 222 km/h 234 km/h 230 km/h 250 km/h
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Maximum speed 210 km/h 210 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Short wheelbase 9.6 seconds 8.1 seconds 8.3 seconds 6.1 seconds
Long wheelbase 9.7 seconds 8.2 seconds 8.4 seconds 6.3 seconds
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
R 320 CDI 4MATIC
40, 41Short wheelbase 9.7 seconds 9.8 seconds 8.7 seconds
Long wheelbase 9.8 seconds — 8.8 seconds
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Tyres and wheels
345Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved specifically for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These tyres are
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i Vehicles with MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit* 42
.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT
kit* when fitting tyres that do not feature
run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. i
A TIREFIT kit* is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. could be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and different
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
i Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 226).
42 Only for certain countries. Technical data
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
346 Tyres of the same dimensions
R 280 CDI / R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 280 / R 280 4MATIC /
R 320 CDI 4MATIC / R 350 /
R 350 4MATIC
17" Both axles
All-weather tyres
43 235/6
5 R17 104H M+S —
Winter
tyres44 235/65 R17 104H M+S
. —
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 56 —
18" Both axles Summer tyres 255/55 R18 105W 255/55 R18 105W
Winter tyres
44 255/55 R18 105H M+S
. 255/55 R18 105H M+S
. Light-alloy wheels 8J x 18 H2 ET 67 8J x 18 H2 ET 67
43
All-weather tyres with M+S approval. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.
44 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
347R 280 CDI / R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 280 / R 280 4MATIC /
R 320 CDI 4MATIC / R 350 /
R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
19" Both
axles Summer tyres 255/5
0 R19 103W 255/50 R19 103W 255/50 R19 103W
Su
mmer tyres 45 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Extended 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Ext. 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Ext. Winter tyres
46 255/5
0 R19 103H M+ S. 255/50 R19 103H M+S
. 255/50 R19 103H M+S
. Winter tyres
45, 46 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt. 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt. 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt.
Light-alloy wheels 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64
AMG equipment*
All models
20" Both axles
Summer tyres
47 265/45 ZR20 104Y
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 20 H2 ET 60
45
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor*.
46 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.
47 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
348 Mixed tyres
Sports package* All models
19" Front axle Summer tyres 255/5
0 R19 103W Light-alloy wheels 8.5J
x 19 ET 64 Rear axle
Summer tyres
48 285/45 R19 107W
Light-alloy wheels 9.5 J x 19 ET64
AMG equipment*
All models
21" Front axle Summer tyres 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 9J x 21 ET 60
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Tyres and wheels
349All models
Rear axle
Summer tyres
49 265/4
0 ZR21 105Y XL Light-alloy wheels 9J
x 21 ET 48 Spare wheel*
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare
wheel*.
! A tyre pressure of 3.0 bar/44 psi must be set for the collapsible emergency spare wheel*.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. All models except R 500 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
18" Emergency
spare
wheel*
50 Tyres 195/75 - 18 106P —
Tyre pressure 3.0 bar —
Wheels 6.5B x 18 ET 40 —
19" Emergency
spare
wheel*
50 Tyres — 185/65 - 19 104P
Tyre pressure — 3.0 bar
Tyres — 5.5B x 19 ET 13
49
Snow chains not permitted.
50 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
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Vehicle weights
350 Vehicle dimensions
Short wheelbase Long wheelbase
Vehicle length (ECE) 4,938 mm 5,173 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors folded
out 2,168 mm 2,168 mm
Vehicle height
1,661 mm/1,664 mm
51 1,663 mm / 1,666 mm
51Wheelbase 2,980 mm 3,215 mm
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Vehicle weights
351Tailgate opening dimensions
1
Max. headroom
2 Tailgate opening height Vehicle level
52 1
1 2
2 191 cm 204 cm
!
In vehicles with the AIRMATIC package*,
the tailgate opening dimensions may vary
depending on the selected basic setting
and current vehicle level.
Therefore, make sure that there is suffi-
cient clearance above the tailgate. Vehicle weights
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Specific weight specifications can be found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 340). Short wheelbase R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC
directive) 2,130 kg 2,130 kg 2,180 kg 2,220 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight 2,790 kg 2,790 kg 2,840 kg 2,880 kg
Maximum permissible front axle load 1,370 kg 1,370 kg 1,370 kg 1,370 kg
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