Here are the official pics of the new Mercedes R-Class restyling presented at the New York Auto Show. As already discussed, it’s mostly the front end of the R-Class that has changed, with a new nose, bonnet, bumpers and light design. A new range of alloy wheels is available, measuring from 17 inches through to 21 inches. The rear bumper has been slightly changed and new lights feature at the back too. The exhaust outlets have also had a touch-up.
The new R-Class will be available in two wheel base lengths and with the option of 4Matic all-wheel drive. The interior can have a five, six or seven seat set-up and the boot has a capacity that can range up to 2,385 litres. The engine range includes the new models from the E-Class range with both petrol and diesel versions all appearing with the 7G-Tronic transmission and steering wheel shift. The new R300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY models is equipped with the three-litre V6 engine with 190 hp and 440 Nm of torque. It has an average fuel consumption of 7.6 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 199 g/km. It accelerates to 100 km/hr in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 215 km/hr.
The R350 CDI 4Matic has the same engine but with 265 hp and 620 Nm. It has average fuel consumption of 8.5 l/100 km, 223 g/km of CO2 and reaches 100 km/hr in 7.6 seconds. Top speed is 235 km/hr. This model is also available in a BlueTEC version which complies with Euro6 anti-pollution norms. It has 211 hp, 540 Nm, 8.5 l/100 km of fuel consumption, acceleration of 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/hr. Petrol powered options include the R300 three-litre V6 with 231 hp, R350 3.5-litre V6 with 272 hp and the R500 5.5-litre V8 with 388 hp. Fuel consumption here is between 11 and 13 litres per 100 km. The latter is the sportiest in the range, covering 100 km/hr in 6.3 seconds and having a top speed of 250 km/hr.
