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Mercedes-Benz R 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz R 500
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.3 litres/100 km (17.69 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Seats6
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque460.00 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.3 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1020 mm (40.2 inches)
Passenger space4191 litres (1,107 gallons)
Cargo space314 litres (83 gallons)
Optional cargo space2385 litres (630 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2240 kg (4,938.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2895 kg (6,382.4 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5160 mm (203.1 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase3220 mm (126.8 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD55540
Aprox price as new EUR64990
CO2 emissions236.9 g/km
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