Technical Specifications of the 2011 Mercedes Benz R-class
| R 350 4MATIC | |
| Engine and performance | |
| Cylinder arrangement/number | V6 |
| Displacement (cc) | 3498 |
| Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm)1 | 200 [268]/6000 |
| Rated torque (Nm at rpm)2 | 258 lb-ft |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 8.4 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 210 |
| Power transmission | |
| Drive system | Permanent all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7G-TRONIC |
| Ratios | 4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/Rev 3.416 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.70 |
| Fuel, emissions & insurance category | |
| Tank capacity/incl. reserve (l) | 80/13.0 |
| Fuel consumption urban (l/100 km) 3) | 14.4/10.3 L/100km |
| Cd value | 0.32 |
| Emissions class | Euro 5 |
| Suspension & steering | |
| Front axle | Double wishbone |
| Rear axle | Multi-link |
| Springs frontSprings rear | Coil springs, single-tube gas-pressureCoil springs, single-tube gas-pressure |
| Tires/wheels front | 255/50 R 19 |
| Steering | Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, hydraulic |
| Front brakes | Disc brakes, internally ventilated |
| Rear brakes | Disc brakes |
| Dimensions and weights | |
| Curb weight/payload (kg) 4) | 2230/650 |
| Permissible gross vehicle weight (kg) | 2880 |
| Maximum roof load (kg) | 100 |
| Luggage capacity (VDA) min/max (l) | 633/2385 |
| Perm. trailer load unbraked/braked (kg) | 750/2100 |
| Perm. drawbar load (kg) | 85 |
| Turning circle (m) | 12.60 |
| Overall length (mm) | 5157 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1922 |
| Overall height at curb weight (mm) | 1677 |
| Track, front (mm) | 1639 |
| Track, rear (mm) | 1629 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3215 |
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