Mercedes-Benz R-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, at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show and a second one, Vision R presented at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, subsequently introducing the production version at 2005 New York International Auto Show.
Photo & info: WikipediaSpecifications
From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.- Engine
- 3.0 L M 272 V6
- Transmission
- 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Mercedes-Benz W251
- Chassis code
- W251 (SWB)
- Body
- 5-door estate
- Class
- Mid-size luxury MPV
- Wheelbase
- SWB: 2,980 mm
- Length
- SWB: 4,922 mm
- Width
- 2006–2008: 1,922 mm
- Height
- SWB (2006–2008): 1,674 mm
- Assembly
- 🇺🇸 United States: Vance, Alabama (2005–2014)
- Related
- Mercedes-Benz M-Class
- Successor
- Mercedes-Benz VLS
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