Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251
R-Class · 2006–2013 · 8 model years · 7 trims
Photo: Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (W 251, 1. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 9. Februar 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2008 Mercedes R500L Sport Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2013 R 350 CDI 4MATIC by Ssu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz R-Class-AMG Side-view by No machine-readable author provided. Luc106 assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (W 251, 1. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 9. Februar 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (W 251, 1. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 9. Februar 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Mercedes R500L Sport Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 R 350 CDI 4MATIC by Ssu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz R-Class-AMG Side-view by No machine-readable author provided. Luc106 assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (W 251, 1. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 9. Februar 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | |||||||
| R350 4MATIC · SUV | 3.5L V6 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 16/21 (18) | — |
| 2012 | |||||||
| R350 4MATIC · SUV | 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 | 302 | 273 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic (Direct Select) | AWD | 16/21 | $52,690 |
| R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC · SUV | 3.0L Turbocharged Diesel V6 | 210 | 400 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic (Direct Select) | AWD | 18/23 (20) | $53,840 |
| 2011 | |||||||
| R350 4MATIC · SUV | 3.5 L V6 | 268 | 258 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic with Direct Select | AWD | 15/19 (16) | $50,240 |
| R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC · SUV | 3.0 L V6 Turbo Diesel | 210 | 400 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic with Direct Select | AWD | 18/24 (20) | $51,740 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| R350 4MATIC · SUV | 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 | 268 | 258 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic (Direct Select) | AWD | 14/19 (16) | $49,300 |
| R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC · SUV | 3.0L Turbocharged Diesel V6 | 210 | 400 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic (Direct Select) | AWD | 18/24 (20) | $50,800 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| R350 4MATIC | 3.5L V6 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 15/19 (16) | $47,650 |
| 2008 | |||||||
| R350 | 3.5L V6 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $42,100 |
| R350 4MATIC | 3.5L V6 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 15/19 (16) | $44,600 |
| R320 CDI 4MATIC | 3.0L V6 Turbodiesel | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 18/24 (21) | — |
| 2007 | |||||||
| R350 4MATIC · SUV | 3.5L V6 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 15/20 (16) | $43,775 |
| R320 CDI 4MATIC · SUV | 3.0L V6 Turbodiesel | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 19/26 (21) | $44,775 |
| R500 4MATIC · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 12/18 (14) | $51,275 |
| R63 AMG · SUV | 6.2L V8 | — | — | Automatic (S7) | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $88,175 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| R350 · SUV | 3.5L V6 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 15/20 (16) | $48,775 |
| R500 · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $56,275 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2011 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2010 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2008 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 0 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.