Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) 280 V6 7AT RWD (231 HP)
Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) · 2005 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) 280 V6 7AT RWD (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 300 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and reaches 222 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.9 l/100 km, equal to 260 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 222 km/h
Engine
| Power | 231 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 170 kW |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,996 cc |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 222 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 10.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.6 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 260 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 7-Speed Automatic G-Tronic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,938 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,661 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,979 mm |
| Cargo volume | 600 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,130 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,790 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/55 R18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) 280 V6 7AT RWD (231 HP) compared with 7,191 trims of other cars from the 2002–2008 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 181 hp |
better than 77%
|
| Torque | 300 Nm | 284 Nm |
better than 57%
|
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 206 km/h |
better than 70%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 9.9 s |
better than 53%
|
| Combined consumption | 10.9 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
better than 15%
|
| CO2 emissions | 260 g/km | 191 g/km |
better than 11%
|
| Cargo volume | 600 l | 495 l |
better than 87%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,130 kg | 1,475 kg |
better than 5%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 CDI V6 7AT AWD (190 HP) | Diesel | 190 hp | 440 Nm | 9.9 s | 209 km/h | 9.3 l/100 km | 246 g/km | |
| 280 CDI V6 7AT RWD (190 HP) | Diesel | 190 hp | 440 Nm | 9.7 s | 209 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 238 g/km | |
| 320 CDI V6 7AT RWD (277 HP) | Diesel | 227 hp | 510 Nm | 8.7 s | 222 km/h | 9.3 l/100 km | 246 g/km | |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) | Petrol | 272 hp | 350 Nm | 8.1 s | 233 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | 265 g/km | |
| 500 V8 7AT AWD (387 HP) | Petrol | 387 hp | 530 Nm | 6.1 s | 250 km/h | 12.9 l/100 km | 306 g/km |