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2011 Mercedes-Benz R 300 V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) RWD [2010-2012]

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Overview

2011 Mercedes-Benz R 300 V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) RWD [2010-2012]

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R 300 (version produced until May 2011), offered on the European market (Generation V251 lwb phase-II), represents the petrol version with traction only behind the RWD (2WD) . This luxury Minivan / MPV uses the Daimler-Benz M272 E30 engine, a turbocharged 2996 cm3 V6 Gasoline engine, which produces 231 HP / 228 HP / 170 kW in 6000 engine rpm and a 300 Nm torque in 2500 – 5000 engine rpm. The 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic) enables a top speed of 222 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 9.7 seconds . The combined consumption is 10.6 L/100km . The car has a length of 5157 mm , weighs 2100 kg and has a fuel tank of 80 liters .

Model:V251 R 300 lwb
Production year:2011
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€49,850
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:12.8 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.4-11.3 L/100km
City:15.5-18.6 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Body style:Minivan / MPV
0-80 km/h:6.3 s
0-100 km/h:9.1 s
0-160 km/h:23.7 s
0-200 km/h:52.1 s
Top speed:222 km/h
Curb weight:2100 kg
Gross weight:2840 kg
Length:5157 mm
Width:1922 mm
Height:1677 mm
Fuel capacity:80 liters

Expert Assessment

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

This specific version of the R 300 lwb (produced before June 2011) has almost identical parameters to the later model, but with a minimal difference in declared efficiency (emissions 248 g/km versus 246 g/km). The rear traction makes the tool simpler to maintain than the 4MATIC variants, but requires extra care on wet or snowy roads due to its large weight and length. The main problem of the M272 engine (although improved in 2011) remains the possible wear of balancing gears (balance shaft gears), so checking the history of services is indispensable.

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