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Mercedes-Benz R 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz R 500
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque461 Nm (47.0 kgf-m or 340.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2240 kg (4,938.4 pounds)
Overall length5160 mm (203.1 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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