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2008 Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) AWD [2006-2010]

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Overview

2008 Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) AWD [2006-2010]

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC, offered on the European market (Generation V251 lwb), is a luxury 5-door minivan/ MPV with permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This model uses the Daimler-Benz M273 E55 engine, a 5461 cm3 V8 (90°) atmospheric gasoline engine with Bosch HFM indirect injection. The engine produces 388 HP / 382 HP / 285 kW at 6000 engine rpm and 530 Nm of torque at 2800 – 4800 engine rpm. Combined with the 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and achieves an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is around 12.9 L/100km . The car has a length of 5173 mm , width 1922 mm , height 1663 mm and weighs 2190 kg , with a fuel tank of 80 liters .

Model:V251 R 500 4MATIC lwb
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€72,233
Engine size:5.5 L
Max torque:530 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:5461 cm3
Max power:388 PS / 382 HP / 285 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:17 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.8-14.2 L/100km
City:21.7-26 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:Minivan / MPV
0-80 km/h:4 s
0-100 km/h:5.9 s
0-160 km/h:13.9 s
0-200 km/h:24.2 s
Top speed:250 km/h
Curb weight:2190 kg
Gross weight:2895 kg
Length:5173 mm
Width:1922 mm
Height:1663 mm
Fuel capacity:80 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The R500 with 5.5-liter V8 engine (M273) is the pinnacle of refinement and power for the non-AMG R-Class series. This engine offers an extremely smooth motion and ample power reserve to move the huge weight of the lwb version with stunning ease. Since this M273 engine in its early years had some concerns with damaged idler gear, it is vital to check whether this specimen was produced after the factory upgraded. The Airmatic system often comes as standard in this model, offering a supreme comfort, but requires periodic attention to prevent costly compressor or cushion failures.

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