Mercedes R class 2010 3.5 petrol description
Minivan / MPV Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic has been produced from January, 2010 to December, 2012. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 272 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by double-row chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes R class 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.
Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.6 litres per 100km (8.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic technical data
Model: | Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic | ||
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Body style: | Minivan / MPV | ||
Production period: | 2010. January ... 2012. December | ||
Engine: | 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 271 g/km |
Power: | 272 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 350 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 (combined) 15.8 (urban) 9.2 (highway) | ||
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: | 2810 kg |
Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic engine M272 KE35
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 3498 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 92.9 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Double-row 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. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mercedes R 350 2010 4Matic oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 9.5 litres (10 quarts) |
Power | 258 - 272 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 - 350 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2004 |
Duration of production | 13 years |
Engine also used on | Mercedes C klase Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase and 6 other models |
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. |
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All Mercedes R class minivan [2010 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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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 |