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Notes on the technical data
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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........338
Vehicle electronics ...........................339
Vehicle identification plates ............340
Engine ................................................ 342
Performance ...................................... 344
Tyres and wheels .............................. 345
Vehicle dimensions ..........................350
Vehicle weights ................................. 351
Trailer coupling* ............................... 354
Service products and capacities .....355
Frequencies for garage door open-
ers* .................................................... 363 Technical data
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Vehicle identification plates
340phones/wireless devices in the vehicle.
This also ensures that interference
between these devices and the vehicle's
electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal-
led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile
phone to the exterior of the vehicle. Frequency range Maximum trans-
mission output
(watts)
Short wave
(< 50 MHz) 100
4 m waveband 20
2 m waveband 50
70 cm waveband 35
25 cm waveband 10
!
If electrical or electronic equipment
which does not comply with the above
installation conditions is operated inside
the vehicle, the vehicle's operating permit
may be invalidated (EU Directive
95/54/EC) - Automotive EMC directive) Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number
The vehicle identification plate is located at
the bottom of the door frame on the front-
passenger side. 1
Vehicle identification plate
X Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate
1. Vehicle identification plate (example)
1
Vehicle identification plate
2 Vehicle manufacturer
3 EU type approval number
4 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
5 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
6 Maximum permissible towing weight
7 Maximum permissible front axle load
8 Maximum permissible rear axle load
9 Paint code number Technical data
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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
51
For R 500 4MATIC. Technical data
* optional
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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
52
Values are rounded off and valid for unladen vehicles with basic equipment. Technical data
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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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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
* optional
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