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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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The official data lists 107 versions of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006–2014), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2006–2014
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
3.0 L to 6.2 L
Power
140 kW (190 PS) to 285 kW (387 PS)
Fuels
Diesel, Petrol
Lowest consumption (France)
7.6 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
7.7 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
11.1 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
20,281

What is the Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

Mercedes-Benz described the R-Class as a Grand Sports Tourer, bringing together the space of a family vehicle and the comfort of a long-distance touring car. Its roomy cabin and flexible seating made it a distinctive choice within the brand’s passenger-car range.

The R-Class had one generation, the W251, introduced in 2006. Its unusual mix of a spacious interior and touring-car character set it apart from more conventional saloons and estates.

Engines and power

EU registration figures span engines from 3.0 to 5.5 litres and power from 140 kW (190 PS) to 285 kW (387 PS). UK figures list engines from 3.0 to 6.2 litres; US figures span 3.0 to 5.0 litres, and Canadian figures 3.0 to 6.2 litres. The most registered EU configuration was a 3.0-litre diesel rated at 195 kW (265 PS).

How economical is the Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

The lowest listed consumption is 7.6 L/100 km in France on the NEDC test. The UK low is 7.7 L/100 km, also on NEDC. In the United States, the EPA figure is 11.2 L/100 km, with a best combined rating of 21 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.1 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test. NEDC in Europe, EPA in the USA and the five-cycle test in Canada use different procedures, so these figures are not directly comparable.

Where was the R-Class sold?

Official EU registration figures record 20,281 R-Class vehicles from 2010 to 2014. Separate vehicle figures are available for the UK, France, the United States and Canada.

Questions and answers

How many generations of the R-Class were there?

The R-Class had one generation, the W251, introduced in 2006.

What was the most registered R-Class in the EU figures?

The leading configuration was a 3.0-litre diesel rated at 195 kW (265 PS).

What is the lowest listed R-Class consumption?

France has the lowest listed figure: 7.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

Which markets have R-Class figures?

Figures are available for the EU, UK, France, United States and Canada.

R-Class I (2006–2013)

Model codes: W251 · References: en.wikipedia.org

European Union 25 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20133.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel223 g/km1,606
20133.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel206 g/km216
20133.0 L–Other fuel217 g/km92
20133.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel223 g/km42
20133.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol235 g/km30
20135.5 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol311 g/km16
20123.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel223 g/km3,033
20123.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel205 g/km350
20123.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel223 g/km77
20123.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol234 g/km53
20125.5 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol310 g/km42
2012––Diesel223 g/km14
20123.5 L200 kW (272 PS)Petrol278 g/km14
20113.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel223 g/km6,352
20113.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel207 g/km950
20113.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel224 g/km286
20113.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel252 g/km200
20113.5 L200 kW (272 PS)Petrol276 g/km174
20115.5 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol309 g/km118
20113.0 L170 kW (231 PS)Petrol250 g/km64
20103.0 L–Diesel234 g/km6,120
20103.5 L–Petrol275 g/km208
20105.5 L–Petrol309 g/km130
20103.0 L–Petrol259 g/km56
2010––Other fuel223 g/km12

United Kingdom 24 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013R 300 CDI with 17" rear wheels3.0 LDieselAutomatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC201 g/km
2013R 350 CDI with 18", 19", 20" & 21" rear wheels4.0 LDieselAutomatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC223 g/km
2012R 300 CDI with 17 inch 18 inch & 19 inch rear wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2012R 350 CDI 4MATIC with 17 inch 18 inch & 19 inch rear wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC223 g/km
2007–2010R280CDI Up to 255 R18 Tyres at rear axle non DPF · R320CDI SWB 17/18" wheels · R320CDI LWB 17/18" wheels and 7 more trims3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km NEDC246 g/km
2007–2010R280CDI Up to 285 R19 Tyres at rear, non DPF · R320CDI SWB 19/20" wheels · R320CDI LWB 19/20" wheels and 7 more trims3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC253 g/km
2009–2010R280 CDI SWB with DPF 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2009–2010R280 CDI SWB no DPF 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2009–2010R280 CDI no DPF 255/265/285 Tyres on 19''/21'' Wheels at rear · R280 CDI no DPF 255/265/285 Tyres on 19''/21'' wheels at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic9.1 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2010R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 235/65 17" rear wheels · R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 235/65 17" rear wheels No DPF3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC217 g/km
2010R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 255/55 18" or 255/50 19" or 265/45 20" rear wheels · R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 255/55 18" or 255/50 19" or 265/45 20" rear wheels No DPF · R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 255/55 18" or 255/50 or 285/45 19" or 265/45 20" or 265/40 21" rear wheels and 1 more trim3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2009–2010R350 SWB 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear · R350 LWB 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km NEDC265 g/km
2009–2010R350 SWB 255/265/285 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear · R350 LWB 255/265/285 Tyres on 19''/21'' Wheels at rear3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km NEDC270 g/km
2009–2010R500 SWB 255/285 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear · R500 LWB 255/285 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic12.9 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2009–2010R500 LWB 265 Tyres on 21" Wheels at rear5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km
2007–2010R 63AMG 265 Tyres at rear · R63 AMG 265 Tyres at rear6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic16.3 L/100 km NEDC387 g/km
2008R280 CDI SWB no DPF 255 Tyres on 18" wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC238 g/km
2007–2008R350 SWB 17/18" wheels · R350 SWB 17" & 18" Wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km NEDC271 g/km
2007–2008R350 SWB 19/20" wheels · R350 SWB 19" & 20" Wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km NEDC276 g/km
2007–2008R350 LWB 17/18" wheels · R350 LWB 17" & 18" Wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC274 g/km
2007–2008R350 LWB 19/20" wheels · R350 LWB 19" & 20" Wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.7 L/100 km NEDC279 g/km
2007–2008R500 SWB 18" wheel · R500 LWB 18" wheel · R500 SWB 18" Wheel and 1 more trim5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.3 L/100 km NEDC317 g/km
2007–2008R500 SWB 19" wheel · R500 LWB 19" wheel · R500 SWB 19" Wheel and 1 more trim5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.6 L/100 km NEDC324 g/km
2007–2008R500 SWB 20" wheel · R500 LWB 20" wheel · R500 SWB 20" Wheel and 1 more trim5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.9 L/100 km NEDC331 g/km

France 17 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2014R 350 CDI 4MATIC LONG BVA7 FAP–195 kW (265 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC223 g/km
2012–2014R 350 CDI 4MATIC LONG BVA7 FAP–195 kW (265 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC223 g/km
2012–2014R 350 CDI 4MATIC LONG BVA7 FAP–195 kW (265 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC223 g/km
2012–2013R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2012–2013R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2012–2013R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2012–2013R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC201 g/km
2012–2013R 350 4MATIC COURT BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km NEDC233 g/km
2012–2013R 350 4MATIC COURT BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2012–2013R 350 4MATIC LONG BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2012–2013R 350 4MATIC LONG BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2012–2013R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2012–2013R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km
2012–2013R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2012–2013R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km
2012–2013R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2012–2013R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013SIDI3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA306 g/km
2012SIDI3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
20113.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2010PR3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2008–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.0 LDiesel7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km
2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.0 LDiesel7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km
2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Canada 15 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle313 g/km
2013Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle308 g/km
2012Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km
2010–2011Sport utility vehicle3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle311 g/km
2011Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle331 g/km
2010Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle338 g/km
2009Sport utility vehicle3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle313 g/km
2008–2009Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.3 L/100 km 5-cycle329 g/km
2008Sport utility vehicle3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle308 g/km
2008Sport utility vehicle5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle361 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle300 g/km
2006–2007Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle327 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle384 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle444 g/km
2006Sport utility vehicle5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle400 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 1 version

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20143.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel223 g/km26

France 14 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2014R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2014R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2014R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC201 g/km
2014R 350 4MATIC COURT BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km NEDC233 g/km
2014R 350 4MATIC COURT BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2014R 350 4MATIC LONG BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2014R 350 4MATIC LONG BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km
2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km
2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC306 g/km
2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC–285 kW (387 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km NEDC311 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.