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2008 R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

R-class

Model

R 500

Modification

R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

2008

End of production

2010

Emission standard

Euro 5

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

388 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC

Kerb weight

2265 kg 4993.5 lbs

Length

5157 mm 203.03 in

Width

1922 mm 75.67 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

19

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

18.2 - 18.4 l/100 km 12.92 - 12.78 US mpg
15.52 - 15.35 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.8 - 10 l/100 km 24 - 23.52 US mpg
28.82 - 28.25 UK mpg

- Combined

12.9 - 13.1 l/100 km 18.23 - 17.95 US mpg
21.9 - 21.56 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 5

Overall emissions

306 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 273.963

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

388 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in

Compression ratio

10.7

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

Coolant

10.1 l 10.71 US qt
8.89 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5157 mm 203.03 in

Width

1922 mm 75.67 in

Height

1674 mm 65.91 in

Wheelbase

3215 mm 126.57 in

Front track

1661 mm 65.39 in

Rear (Back) track

1651 mm 65 in

Turning diameter

12.4 m 40.68 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

255/55 R19 W

Wheel rims

19

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

2265 kg 4993.5 lbs

Max. weight

2920 kg 6437.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

2385 l 84.23 cu ft

- Max. roof load

655 kg 1444 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

2100 kg 4629.7 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz R-class Long (V251) R 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC is made in 2008 2009 2010