The R 280 and the R 350[1] show how you can cause quite a stir with understatement. These V6 engines with four valves per cylinder and continuously variable camshaft adjustment provide spontaneous power delivery. 170 kW (231 hp) for the R 280 and 200 kW (272 hp) for the R 350[1] demonstrate great pulling power for quick bursts of speed. The petrol engine also allows for relaxed cruising in the upper gears – and the consumption figures are impressively low.


(R 280: fuel consumption combined: 10.9–11.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 260–265 g/km; R 350: fuel consumption combined: 11.1–11.3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 265–270 g/km)

Effortless superiority in any driving situation is the defining characteristic of the new 8-cylinder engine in the R 500 4MATIC. The figures tell their own story: 285 kW (388 hp) and a maximum torque of 530 Nm. The R 500 4MATIC accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds. Variable intake and exhaust camshafts, as well as extensive use of lightweight materials such as magnesium, ensure excellent fuel economy for this vehicle class. And just to make sure that all this power is delivered as comfortably as possible, the standard 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission does the gearshifting for you.


(R 500 4MATIC: fuel consumption combined: 12.9–13.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 306–311 g/km)