Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI

Mercedes R class 2010 3.0 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI has been produced from January, 2010 to December, 2014. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 440 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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This Mercedes R class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51 and oil capacity is 8.8 litres.

Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes R klase 2010 versions, fuel consumption in city - 9.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1040 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes R class fuel consumption.

Mercedes R class 3.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes R class 2010

Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI technical data

Model: Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2010. January ... 2014. December 
Engine: 2987 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 199 g/km
Power: 190 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 440 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined) 9.6 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km (26.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.92m (length) 1.92m (width) 1.67m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 550 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1950 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2840 kg

Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI engine OM642 280/300 CDI

Engine displacement 2987 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 400,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI oil type 5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51
Oil capacity 8.8 litres (9.3 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 13 litres (13.7 quarts)
Power 184 - 204 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 400 - 500 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 19 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes R class minivan [2010 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Mercedes R 300 2010 Jan 2010 — Dec 2014

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 11.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes R 300 2010 CDI Jan 2010 — Dec 2014 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.6 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes R 350 2010 CDI BlueTec 4Matic 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 210 HP 6.9 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes R 350 2010 CDI 4Matic 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 9.5 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 11.6 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

5.5 Petrol 388 HP 13.2 l/100km All wheel
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