Mercedes-Benz R | |
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![]() Mercedes-Benz R 350 Grand Edition | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2004–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2017) |
Model code | W251 (SWB) V251 (LWB) |
Also called | R-Class Grand Sports Tourer |
Production | August 2004[1]–September 2017[2][3] |
Model years | 2006–2013 (worldwide); 2014–2017 (China) |
Assembly | United States: Vance, Alabama (2005–2014); Mishawaka, Indiana (AM General) (2015–2017)[4] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury MPV |
Body style | 5-door estate |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
Platform | Mercedes-Benz W251 |
Related | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz GL-Class |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3.0 L M 272 V6 3.0 L M 276 V6 3.5 L M 272 V6 3.5 L M 276 V6 5.0 L M 113 V8 5.5 L M 273 V8 6.2 L M 156 V8 3.0 L OM 642 V6 diesel |
Transmission | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | SWB: 2,980 mm (117.3 in) LWB: 3,215 mm (126.6 in) |
Length | SWB: 4,922 mm (193.8 in) LWB: 5,156 mm (203.0 in) |
Width | 2006–2008: 1,922 mm (75.7 in) 2009–2017: 1,958 mm (77.1 in) |
Height | SWB (2006–2008): 1,674 mm (65.9 in) LWB (2009–2017): 1,661 mm (65.4 in) |
Curb weight | 2,130–2,375 kg (4,696–5,236 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mercedes Benz V-Class |
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a mid-size luxury MPV introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Following the success of the smaller A- and B-Class MPVs, Mercedes in collaboration with coachbuilder Stola presented a concept vehicle, Vision GST (Grand Sports Tourer), at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show[5] and a second one, Vision R presented at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show,[6] subsequently introducing the production version at 2005 New York International Auto Show. The R-Class was manufactured in Vance, Alabama until 2015 when its production was shifted to Mishawaka, Indiana for a smaller volume production until 2017.
The R-Class (W251) shared its platform with the M-Class (W164) and GL-Class (X164) and was available in two wheelbase lengths: standard 2,980 mm (117.3 in) and long 3,215 mm (126.6 in). The R-Class was sold in the United States and Canada in long wheelbase only. The R-Class in both standard and long wheelbases were sold internationally until the end of 2013 with exception of China where R 320 and R 400 with long wheelbase continued to be sold until 2017.