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

Vehicle weights
352 Short wheelbase R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Towing a trailer 1,670 kg 1,670 kg 1,670 kg 1,660 kg
1,770 kg 1,770 kg 1,770 kg 1,760 kg
Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum permissible load 660 kg 660 kg 660 kg 660 kg
Short wheelbase R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC direc-
tive) 2,185 kg 2,250 kg 2,250 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2,840 kg 2,840 kg 2,840 kg
Maximum permissible front axle load 1,370 kg 1,370 kg 1,370 kg
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Towing a trailer 1,700 kg 1,700 kg 1,700 kg
1,800 kg 1,800 kg 1,800 kg
Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum permissible load 655 kg 590 kg 590 kg
Long wheelbase R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC direc-
tive) 2,175 kg 2,175 kg 2,230 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2,840 kg 2,840 kg 2,880 kgTechnical data
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Vehicle weights
353Long wheelbase R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC
Maximum permissible front axle load 1,370 kg 1,370 kg 1,370 kg
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Towing a trailer 1,670 kg 1,670 kg 1,670 kg
1,770 kg 1,770 kg 1,770 kg
Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum permissible load 665 kg 665 kg 650 kg
Long wheelbase R 280 CDI R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC direc-
tive) 2,245 kg 2,295 kg 2,265 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2,880 kg 2,920 kg 2,920 kg
Maximum permissible front axle load 1,370 kg 1,370 kg 1,370 kg
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Towing a trailer 1,700 kg 1,700 kg 1,660 kg
1,800 kg 1,800 kg 1,760 kg
Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum permissible load 635 kg 625 kg 655 kgTechnical data
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Trailer coupling*
354 Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer coupling retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
1
Anchorage points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 1,104 mm. Trailer loads
All models
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked 750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked
53 2,100 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight
54 85 kg
53
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
54 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. Technical data
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Service products and capacities
355Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter
since:
R parts and service products are matched
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the war-
ranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Approval have not
necessarily been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations, as you could other-
wise endanger yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuels
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heat-
ing* before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity 80 l
Of which reserve
fuel Approximately 13 l
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel result in damage to the
injection system. Damage resulting from Technical data
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Service products and capacities
356adding the wrong fuel is not covered by the
warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found in the "Operation" section. Notes on fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R when towing a trailer
R in mountainous terrain The consumption figures have been deter-
mined according to EU Directive
RL 80
/1268 /EEC.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
current consumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC-CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY). These documents are supplied when
the vehicle is delivered.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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Service products and capacities
357Fuel consumption
The figures stated have been determined in accordance with the applicable EU directives and do not relate to individual vehicles. In real
conditions, these values may differ. R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Urban Short wheelbase 14.9 – 15.1 l/100 km 15.4 – 15.6 l/100 km 15.5 – 15.7 l/100 km 18.2 – 18.4 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 14.9 – 15.1 l/100 km 15.4 – 15.6 l/100 km 15.6 – 15.8 l/100 km 18.2 – 18.4 l/100 km
Extra-urban Short wheelbase 8.6 – 8.8 l/100 km 8.6 – 8.8 l/100 km 9.0 – 9.2 l/100 km 9.8 – 10.0 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 8.6 – 8.8 l/100 km 8.6 – 8.8 l/100 km 9.1 – 9.3 l/100 km 9.8 – 10.0 l/100 km
Overall
(NEDC) Short wheelbase 10.9 – 11.1 l/100 km 11.1 – 11.3 l/100 km 11.4 – 11.6 l/100 km 12.9 – 13.1 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 10.9 – 11.1 l/100 km 11.1 – 11.3 l/100 km 11.5 – 11.7 l/100 km 12.9 – 13.1 l/100 km
CO
2emis-
sions Short wheelbase 260 – 265 g/km 265 – 270 g/km 271 – 276 g/km 306 – 311 g/km
Long wheelbase 260 – 265 g/km 265 – 270 g/km 274 – 279 g/km 306 – 311 g/km
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Urban Short wheelbase 11.6 – 11.8 l/100 km 12.2 – 12.4 l/100 km 12.2 – 12.4 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 11.6 – 11.8 l/100 km — 12.2 – 12.4 l/100 km
Extra-urban Short wheelbase 7.5 – 7.7 l/100 km 7.6 – 7.8 l/100 km 7.6 – 7.8 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 7.5 – 7.7 l/100 km — 7.6 – 7.8 l/100 km Technical data
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358 R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Overall
(NEDC) Short wheelbase 9.0 – 9.2 l/100 km 9.3 – 9.5 l/100 km 9.3 – 9.5 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 9.0 – 9.2 l/100 km — 9.3 – 9.5 l/100 km
CO
2emis-
sions Short wheelbase 238 – 242 g/km 246 – 253 g/km 246 – 253 g/km
Long wheelbase 238 – 242 g/km — 246 – 253 g/km
Engine oil
A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine oils which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB Sheet number indicated on the oil
container. The table shows which MB Sheet Number applies to which engine: All models with a petrol engine
MB Sheet Number 229.3/229.5
All models with a diesel engine
MB Sheet number (vehicles without a diesel par-
ticle filter) 228.3/228.5/228.51
229.3/229.31/229.5/229.51 MB Sheet Number
(vehicles with a diesel particle filter) 228.51/229.31/229.51
i
In the event that the: Technical data
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359
R
engine oil brand
R grade (MB Sheet number)
R SAE classification (viscosity)
is not available, you can use another min-
eral or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil. !
Do not use lubricant additives as they can
lead to increased wear and damage to
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty.
! Engine oils for vehicles without a diesel
particle filter may also be used temporarily in vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the
engine oil listed is not available. You must
then have an oil change carried out as soon
as possible.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter.
Engine with oil filter R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Replacement amount 8.0 l 8.0 l 8.0 l 9.0 l
Engine with oil filter R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Replacement amount 8.5 l 8.5 l 8.5 lTechnical data
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Service products and capacities
360 Coolant
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
topped up with a coolant that will ensure
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
! Only top up with coolant that has been
premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-
tection. You could otherwise damage the
engine.
There is more information about coolant
and topping it up on Mercedes-Benz Spec- ifications for Service Products Sheet
310.1.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 °C.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the cooling system should: R
be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
–37 °C.
R not exceed 55% concentration (antifreeze
protection down to –45 °C), otherwise heat
will not be effectively dissipated.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends using an antifreeze/corrosion inhibi-
tor which has been approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles.
! The cooling system contains a filling
which must be renewed after 15 years, or
after 250, 000 km at the latest. Have the
renewal confirmed in the Service Booklet.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz, and
observe the recommended mixing ratios.
Capacities The following values indicate the total cooling system capacities.Technical data
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361R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Coolant 9.5 l 9.5 l 9.5 l 12.0 l
Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
Down to –37 °C
(approx. 50%) 4.75 l 4.75 l 4.75 l 6.0 l
Down to –45 °C
(approx. 55%) 5.2 l 5.2 l 5.2 l 6.6 l
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Coolant 9.5 l 9.5 l 9.5 l
Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
Down to –37 °C (approx.
50%) 4.75 l 4.75 l 4.75 l
Down to –45 °C (approx.
55%) 5.2 l 5.2 l 5.2 lTechnical data
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