(2005 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | R 500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | R class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5157 mm / 203.0 in / 203.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 2240 kg / 4938 lb / 4938 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1922 mm / 75.7 in / 75.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1656 mm / 65.2 in / 65.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm / 126.6 in / 126.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1665 mm / 65.6 in / 65.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1658 mm / 65.3 in / 65.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.6 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.32 | Frontal Area | 2.76 m2 / 29.7 sq ft / 29.7 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.88 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 4966 cm3 / 303.0 cu in / 303.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 620.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 225.2 kW / 306.2 hp / 306.2 hp at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 460.0 Nm / 339.3 lbft / 339.3 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 222.1 kW / 302.0 bhp / 302.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 60.8 kW/l / 1.355 bhp/cu in / 1.355 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 92.63 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.7 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 134.82 kW/ton / 183.30 bhp/ton / 183.30 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.Dw.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.4Li.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 8J x 18 ET 67 | Wheels rear | 8J x 18 ET 67 |
| Tyres front | 255/55 R 18 | Tyres rear | 255/55 R 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | ABS | Braked area | |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz R 500
