2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is a 210-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with a 7-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $54,715 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $54,715 ($77,449 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Turbocharged Diesel V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm |
| Redline | 4,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC per cylinder bank, duplex chain-driven, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged diesel with intercooler; piezoelectric common rail injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic (Direct Select) |
| 1st Gear | 4.38 (30 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.86 (47 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.92 (69 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.37 (97 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (133 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.82 (162 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.73 (182 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.42 |
| Final Drive | 2.92 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Upper and lower control arms; coil spring struts, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Self-leveling rear air suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 41 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 in (330mm) vented, 1.26 in (32mm) thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in (330mm) solid, 0.55 in (14mm) thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.0 x 19 in |
| Wheels Rear | 8.0 x 19 in |
| Tires Front | 255/50 R19 |
| Tires Rear | 255/50 R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.1 in |
| Width | 85.4 in |
| Height | 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in |
| Front Track | 65.4 in |
| Rear Track | 65 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,225 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline