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2008 Mercedes-Benz R 280 V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) RWD [2007-2010]

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Overview

2008 Mercedes-Benz R 280 V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) RWD [2007-2010]

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 280, offered on the European market (Generation V251 lwb), is a luxury 5-door minivan/ MPV with RWD rear-wheel drive. This model uses the Daimler-Benz M272 E30 engine, a 2996 cm3 V6 (90°) atmospheric indirect injection petrol engine. The engine produces 231 HP / 228 HP / 170 kW at 6000 engine rpm and 300 Nm of torque at 2500 – 5000 engine rpm. Combined with the 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 222 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is about 10.9 L/100km . The car has a length of 5173 mm , width 1922 mm , height 1661 mm and weighs 2100 kg , with a fuel tank of 80 liters .

Model:V251 R 280 lwb
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€50,100
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:300 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:2996 cm3
Max power:231 PS / 228 HP / 170 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:12.7 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.3-11.2 L/100km
City:15.5-18.6 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:Minivan / MPV
0-80 km/h:6.3 s
0-100 km/h:9.1 s
0-160 km/h:23.5 s
0-200 km/h:50.2 s
Top speed:222 km/h
Curb weight:2100 kg
Gross weight:2810 kg
Length:5173 mm
Width:1922 mm
Height:1661 mm
Fuel capacity:80 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
75%
Safety
75%
Performance
60%
Driveability
70%
Durability
60%
Maintenance
50%
Design
65%
Summary

The R 280 with the 3.0-litre petrol engine (M272) served as the base model for the long-range version (lwb) in Europe. Although lighter than the 4MATIC models, the V6 engine needs to work harder to move the large V251 bodywork, which is reflected in the city's fuel consumption. As with other M272 variants of this period, controlling the balance shaft gear is important, given that some early series had early wear and tear. It is a highly refined tool that offers silence and high comfort on long journeys, especially if it is equipped with the optional air suspension.

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