MERCEDES-BENZ R-klasse · R 280 CDI · Minivan · 2007 ‐ 2009

Manufacturing modification R 280 CDI of car models R-klasse was started in 2007 by Mercedes-Benz, and finished in 2009. The weight of the car is 2.1 tons and a length of 4.9 m, It is shaped as minivan with 5 doors, and may be placed in a 57 men with a driver.

«R-klasse R 280 CDI» vehicle with a 7-speed sequential automatic transmission is fitted to the rear-wheels. This vehicle can speed up for 9.7 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 210 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a maximum power of 190 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 11.6 l in the urban driving mode, on the track 7.5 l, and the average fuel rate is 9 l per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 80 liters of diesel, what provides to drive approximately 889 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension «Multilink, pneumatic» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 235/65R17.

Mercedes-Benz R-klasse is not certified for Euro NCAP crash test. In addition to dynamic systems of safety (Brake assistant, ABS, Traction control, ESP, EBD), it is also equipped with passive safety features (head/curtain, passenger, driver, side airbags).