2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV technical data

Tyres and wheels
346 Tyres of the same dimensions
R 280 CDI / R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 280 / R 280 4MATIC /
R 320 CDI 4MATIC / R 350 /
R 350 4MATIC
17" Both axles
All-weather tyres
43 235/6
5 R17 104H M+S —
Winter
tyres44 235/65 R17 104H M+S
. —
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 56 —
18" Both axles Summer tyres 255/55 R18 105W 255/55 R18 105W
Winter tyres
44 255/55 R18 105H M+S
. 255/55 R18 105H M+S
. Light-alloy wheels 8J x 18 H2 ET 67 8J x 18 H2 ET 67
43
All-weather tyres with M+S approval. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.
44 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
347R 280 CDI / R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 280 / R 280 4MATIC /
R 320 CDI 4MATIC / R 350 /
R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
19" Both
axles Summer tyres 255/5
0 R19 103W 255/50 R19 103W 255/50 R19 103W
Su
mmer tyres 45 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Extended 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Ext. 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Ext. Winter tyres
46 255/5
0 R19 103H M+ S. 255/50 R19 103H M+S
. 255/50 R19 103H M+S
. Winter tyres
45, 46 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt. 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt. 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt.
Light-alloy wheels 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64
AMG equipment*
All models
20" Both axles
Summer tyres
47 265/45 ZR20 104Y
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 20 H2 ET 60
45
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor*.
46 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.
47 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
348 Mixed tyres
Sports package* All models
19" Front axle Summer tyres 255/5
0 R19 103W Light-alloy wheels 8.5J
x 19 ET 64 Rear axle
Summer tyres
48 285/45 R19 107W
Light-alloy wheels 9.5 J x 19 ET64
AMG equipment*
All models
21" Front axle Summer tyres 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 9J x 21 ET 60
48
Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
349All models
Rear axle
Summer tyres
49 265/4
0 ZR21 105Y XL Light-alloy wheels 9J
x 21 ET 48 Spare wheel*
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare
wheel*.
! A tyre pressure of 3.0 bar/44 psi must be set for the collapsible emergency spare wheel*.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. All models except R 500 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
18" Emergency
spare
wheel*
50 Tyres 195/75 - 18 106P —
Tyre pressure 3.0 bar —
Wheels 6.5B x 18 ET 40 —
19" Emergency
spare
wheel*
50 Tyres — 185/65 - 19 104P
Tyre pressure — 3.0 bar
Tyres — 5.5B x 19 ET 13
49
Snow chains not permitted.
50 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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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
51
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
52
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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