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2008 Mercedes-Benz R 350 V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) RWD [2007-2010]

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Overview

2008 Mercedes-Benz R 350 V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) RWD [2007-2010]

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 350, 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 E35 engine, a 3498 cm3 V6 (90°) atmospheric indirect injection petrol engine. The engine produces 272 HP / 268 HP / 200 kW at 6000 engine rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 2400 – 5000 engine rpm. Combined with the 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 234 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is about 11.1 L/100km . The car has a length of 5173 mm , width 1922 mm , height 1661 mm and weighs 2130 kg , with a fuel tank of 80 liters .

Model:V251 R 350 lwb
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€53,134
Engine size:3.5 L
Max torque:350 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:3498 cm3
Max power:272 PS / 268 HP / 200 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:13.2 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.5-11.4 L/100km
City:16.2-19.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:Minivan / MPV
0-80 km/h:5.3 s
0-100 km/h:8 s
0-160 km/h:19.9 s
0-200 km/h:39.2 s
Top speed:234 km/h
Curb weight:2130 kg
Gross weight:2860 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 350 with Rear Traction (RWD) offers slightly more dynamic performance and better fuel efficiency compared to the 4MATIC version, due to its reduced weight. Being the long-range variant (lwb), it remains one of the most comfortable means of transporting six or seven people over long distances. During the purchase, attention should be paid to the M272 engine for possible noise from the phase chain and to the operation of the 7G-Tronic transmission, which requires periodic oil changes to maintain smooth gearshifts.

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