Mercedes-Benz R-Class I

Photo: Navigator84 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class I (2006–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 58 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: W251

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,920–5,170 mm RDW	5,160 mm TC	4,922–5,156 mm
Width	1,920 mm RDW	1,920 mm TC	1,922–1,958 mm
Height	1,660–1,670 mm RDW	1,680 mm TC	1,661–1,674 mm
Wheelbase	2,980–3,220 mm RDW	3,220 mm TC	2,980–3,215 mm
Front track	1,571–1,687 mm ASTRA	1,650 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,562–1,697 mm ASTRA	1,660 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,035–2,230 kg RDW	2,230–2,630 kg TC	2,130–2,375 kg
Mass in running order	2,135–2,330 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,810–2,995 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,100 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5–7 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	396 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	4,191 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	80 L
Performance
Top speed	210–245 km/h RDW	–	210–275 km/h
Torque	300–620 Nm ASTRA	–	300–630 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/50R19, 255/55R18, 265/40R21, 265/45R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	79.9% (78.1–81.5)	77.9%	2,190
13 years and older	74.6% (73.3–75.9)	69.2%	4,311

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	38.2%	33.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	27.9%	13.9%
Tyres	27.6%	31.2%
Body, chassis and structure	20.1%	14.9%
Suspension	19.7%	36.8%
Lights and electrics	18.3%	25.0%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

269 complaints for model years 2006–2012. 6 crashes · 20 fires · 12 injuries

Suspension 61
Engine 54
Airbags 39
Electrical system 34
Seats 24
Transmission and drivetrain 23

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 58 versions of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class I

Show all 58 versions

European Union 15 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 version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2014	3.0 L	195 kW (265 PS)	Diesel	223 g/km	11,017
2011–2013	3.0 L	140 kW (190 PS)	Diesel	205–207 g/km	1,516
2013	3.0 L	–	Other fuel	217 g/km	92
2011–2013	3.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	223–224 g/km	405
2012–2013	3.5 L	225 kW (306 PS)	Petrol	234–235 g/km	83
2011–2013	5.5 L	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	309–311 g/km	176
2012	–	–	Diesel	223 g/km	14
2011–2012	3.5 L	200 kW (272 PS)	Petrol	276–278 g/km	188
2011	3.0 L	165 kW (224 PS)	Diesel	252 g/km	200
2011	3.0 L	170 kW (231 PS)	Petrol	250 g/km	64
2010	3.0 L	–	Diesel	234 g/km	6,120
2010	3.5 L	–	Petrol	275 g/km	208
2010	5.5 L	–	Petrol	309 g/km	130
2010	3.0 L	–	Petrol	259 g/km	56
2010	–	–	Other fuel	223 g/km	12

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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013R 300 CDI with 17" rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	Automatic	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	201 g/km
2013R 350 CDI with 18", 19", 20" & 21" rear wheels	4.0 L	Diesel	Automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	223 g/km
2012R 300 CDI with 17 inch 18 inch & 19 inch rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	208 g/km
2012R 350 CDI 4MATIC with 17 inch 18 inch & 19 inch rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	223 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 trims	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	246 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 trims	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	253 g/km
2009–2010R280 CDI SWB with DPF 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	224 g/km
2009–2010R280 CDI SWB no DPF 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.9 L/100 km NEDC	235 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 rear	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	240 g/km
2010R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 235/65 17" rear wheels · R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 235/65 17" rear wheels No DPF	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	217 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 trim	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	224 g/km
2009–2010R350 SWB 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear · R350 LWB 255 Tyres on 18" Wheels at rear	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.1 L/100 km NEDC	265 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 rear	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.3 L/100 km NEDC	270 g/km
2009–2010R500 SWB 255/285 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear · R500 LWB 255/285 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.9 L/100 km NEDC	306 g/km
2009–2010R500 LWB 265 Tyres on 21" Wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.1 L/100 km NEDC	311 g/km
2007–2010R 63AMG 265 Tyres at rear · R63 AMG 265 Tyres at rear	6.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	16.3 L/100 km NEDC	387 g/km
2008R280 CDI SWB no DPF 255 Tyres on 18" wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	238 g/km
2007–2008R350 SWB 17/18" wheels · R350 SWB 17" & 18" Wheels	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km NEDC	271 g/km
2007–2008R350 SWB 19/20" wheels · R350 SWB 19" & 20" Wheels	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km NEDC	276 g/km
2007–2008R350 LWB 17/18" wheels · R350 LWB 17" & 18" Wheels	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.5 L/100 km NEDC	274 g/km
2007–2008R350 LWB 19/20" wheels · R350 LWB 19" & 20" Wheels	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.7 L/100 km NEDC	279 g/km
2007–2008R500 SWB 18" wheel · R500 LWB 18" wheel · R500 SWB 18" Wheel and 1 more trim	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.3 L/100 km NEDC	317 g/km
2007–2008R500 SWB 19" wheel · R500 LWB 19" wheel · R500 SWB 19" Wheel and 1 more trim	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.6 L/100 km NEDC	324 g/km
2007–2008R500 SWB 20" wheel · R500 LWB 20" wheel · R500 SWB 20" Wheel and 1 more trim	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.9 L/100 km NEDC	331 g/km

France 5 versions

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

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2014R 300 CDI COURT BVA7 FAP	–	140 kW (190 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.6–7.9 L/100 km NEDC	199–208 g/km
2012–2014R 350 CDI 4MATIC LONG BVA7 FAP	–	195 kW (265 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	223 g/km
2012–2014R 350 4MATIC COURT BVA7	–	225 kW (306 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	10.0–10.1 L/100 km NEDC	233–235 g/km
2012–2014R 350 4MATIC LONG BVA7	–	225 kW (306 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	235 g/km
2012–2014R 500 LONG BVA7 4MATIC	–	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.2–13.4 L/100 km NEDC	306–311 g/km

United States 7 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2013SIDI	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	306–307 g/km
2011	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2010PR	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2006–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2007–2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	301 g/km
2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km

Canada 7 versions

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

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	313 g/km
2013Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	308 g/km
2006–2012Sport utility vehicle	3.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.1–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	301–338 g/km
2007–2011Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.1–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	300–313 g/km
2008Sport utility vehicle	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	361 g/km
2006–2007Sport utility vehicle	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	16.7–17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	384–400 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle	6.2 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	444 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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