2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV wheelbase

Features
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X
Swing sun visor 1to the side.
X Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof*:
fold down additional sun visor* 2to the
windscreen. Roller sunblinds* for the rear side
windows 1
Retainer
2 Tab
X To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab 2and hook it onto retainers 1at the
top of the window.
! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly, as this
would damage the automatic roller mech-
anism. !
If you drive with the roller sunblind exten-
ded and the window open, the roller sun-
blind may pop out of the retainer and
suddenly spring back if you drive at high
speeds, e.g. on the motorway. This could
damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either
close the window or retract the roller sun-
blind before driving at high speeds. Ashtray*
Ashtray in the cockpit 1
Cover
2 Insert
X To open: open cover 1(Ypage 202).
X To remove the insert: reach into the
recess on the rear of insert 2.X
Pull insert 2upwards and remove it.
X Inserting the insert: place insert2into
the opening from above and press it down
until it engages.
Ashtray in the 2nd row of seats Vehicles with a centre console in the 2nd row
of seats and short wheelbase do not have an
ashtray below the centre console.
1
Cover
2 Insert
X To open: open cover 1(Ypage 203).
X Fold cover 1down in the direction of the
arrow as far as it will go. Controls
* optional
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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
40
Only for certain countries.
41 Missing values were not available at time of printing. 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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For R 500 4MATIC. Technical data
* optional
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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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Values are rounded off and valid for unladen vehicles with basic equipment. Technical data
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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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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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Service products and capacities
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
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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
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