Mercedes R class 2010 5.5 petrol description
Minivan / MPV Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic is being produced from January, 2010. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 388 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes R klase 2010 version and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by 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 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes R class 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.
Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13.2 litres per 100km (7.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 18.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 10 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic technical data
| Model: | Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Minivan / MPV | ||
| Production period: | 2010. January | ||
| Engine: | 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 306 g/km |
| Power: | 388 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 530 NM ON 2800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 (combined) 18.6 (urban) 10.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.16m (length) 1.92m (width) 1.67m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1950 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2895 kg | ||
Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic engine M273 KE55
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 | 5461 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 : 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. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Mercedes R 500 2010 4Matic oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 8.5 litres (9 quarts) |
| Power | 388 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 NM ON 2800 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2005 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase Mercedes G 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. |
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 |