Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2005–2017 car dimensions: 4922 mm long, 1922 mm wide and 1674 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,220 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
THERMATIC dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, with multi-zone THERMOTRONIC and rear controls optional. Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC limiter is standard. Audio 20 CD is base. COMAND with 6.5-inch colour display is optional or later standard on some grades. PARKTRONIC sensors and reversing camera are optional on most early cars and standard or packaged later. Blind Spot Assist appears as an option on later facelifts. The cabin uses individual seats in three rows for six or seven, with multifunction steering wheel and easy rear access.
Behind the third row the load space holds about 324 litres on the standard wheelbase, rising to 888 litres with the second row in use and 1950 litres with all rear seats folded flat. The long-wheelbase version reaches 414, 1067 and 2385 litres. Seats fold individually for a flat floor up to nearly two metres long.
Braked towing capacity is 2100 kg and unbraked 750 kg across the range. Payload sits around 600-660 kg depending on engine and wheelbase. Rear air suspension is standard. full AIRMATIC with adaptive damping and level control is a package option that helps keep the ride steady when loaded or towing.
The cabin feels spacious and first-class with executive-style individual seats across up to three rows, generous legroom and headroom even in the third row, and a raised seating position for good visibility. Dual-zone climate control is standard with multi-zone optional for rear passengers. High-quality materials and optional panoramic glass roof create an airy, quiet long-distance environment. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment with lumbar support as standard.
Diesels return combined fuel use in the 7.6-9.3 l/100 km range depending on variant. petrols higher.
ASSYST PLUS service indicator shows remaining distance or time to next maintenance, typically 12 months or 15,000-25,000 km.
IIHS Top Safety Pick after 2009 side-impact updates. Good in moderate overlap front.
Standard kit includes dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, windowbags for all three rows, ESP with 4ETS, ABS, Brake Assist, NECK-PRO head restraints and seatbelt pretensioners/force limiters.
PRE-SAFE anticipatory system available (standard on later models). ISOFIX anchors on outer second-row seats.
Fuel options include petrol V6 and V8 plus diesel V6 engines, many with 7-speed automatic and available 4MATIC. Diesels pair strong low-end torque with lower consumption figures than petrol counterparts. BlueTEC versions add cleaner emissions treatment. Tank capacity is around 80 litres on many models.
Servicing relies on the ASSYST PLUS computer that calculates intervals based on use and displays remaining distance or time. Intervals commonly fall at 12 months or between 15,000 and 25,000 km depending on engine and options. Regular oil and filter changes keep the powertrain and automatic healthy.
Safety equipment centres on a high-strength passenger cell with eight airbags offering multi-way protection including full-length windowbags for all rows. NECK-PRO active head restraints, belt tensioners and force limiters are fitted. PRE-SAFE prepares belts, seats and roof in critical situations. ESP, ABS, Brake Assist and traction systems form the core active kit. The car earned IIHS Top Safety Pick status after mid-cycle side-impact refinements.
Living with the R-Class means a versatile cabin that folds from seven seats to a long flat load floor. Rear air suspension with level control is common and full AIRMATIC optional. Wide doors and Easy-Entry second-row seats ease access to the third row. Keep service history complete and watch suspension components and electronic extras for long-term reliability.
Length 4922 mm, Width 1922 mm, Height 1674 mm, Wheelbase 2980 mm (R-Class 2005–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz technical data brochures/PDFs and owner's manuals, Wikipedia/maker sites confirm dimensions 4922x1922x1674 mm SWB early.