Mercedes-Benz R-class Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz R-class transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC
    • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5220 rpm
    • Average torque: 416 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2125 kg / 4686 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3070 kg / 6769 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-class through generations

  • R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (440 Nm)
  • R 350 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (620 Nm)
  • R 300 V6 —7G-TRONIC (300 Nm)
  • R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (370 Nm)
  • R 350 V6 —7G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 V6 7G-TRONIC—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—3800 rpm.
  • R 350 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—3800 rpm.
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—6500 rpm.
  • R 350 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    R 350 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    R 300 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 69%
    R 350 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 350 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 300 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle R 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz R-class transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC
      • Average acceleration: 7.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5283 rpm
      • Average torque: 452 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2181 kg / 4809 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3171 kg / 6992 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-class through generations

  • R 350 V6 BlueTEC —7G-TRONIC (540 Nm)
  • R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (370 Nm)
  • R 300 V6 —7G-TRONIC (300 Nm)
  • R 350 V6 —7G-TRONIC (350 Nm)
  • R 350 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (620 Nm)
  • R 500 V8 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • R 350 V6 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 V6 7G-TRONIC—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • R 350 V6 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC—3400 rpm.
  • R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—6500 rpm.
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 350 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 350 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—3800 rpm.
  • R 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    R 350 V6 BlueTEC Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3400 rpm. 96%
    R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 69%
    R 300 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 350 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 350 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    R 500 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle R 350 V6 BlueTEC
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle R 300 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 350 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz R-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC, 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5257 rpm
      • Average torque: 438 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2250 kg / 4961 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3285 kg / 7243 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-class through generations

  • R 320 BlueTec —7G-TRONIC (540 Nm)
  • R 280 V6 —7G-TRONIC (300 Nm)
  • R 280 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (440 Nm)
  • R 500 V8 —7G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • R 300 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (440 Nm)
  • R 320 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (510 Nm)
  • R 350 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (510 Nm)
  • R 300 V6 —7G-TRONIC (300 Nm)
  • R 350 V6 —7 AT (350 Nm)
  • R 500 V6 —7G-TRONIC (530 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • R 320 BlueTec 7G-TRONIC—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 280 V6 7G-TRONIC—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 280 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 320 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 V6 7 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 500 V6 7G-TRONIC—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • R 320 BlueTec 7G-TRONIC—3400 rpm.
  • R 280 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 500 V8 7G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • R 300 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—3800 rpm.
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 350 V6 7 AT—6000 rpm.
  • R 500 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    R 320 BlueTec Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3400 rpm. 96%
    R 280 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 280 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive - -
    R 500 V8 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    R 300 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    R 320 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    R 350 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    R 300 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 350 V6 Automatic 7 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 500 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle R 320 BlueTec
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 280 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 280 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle R 500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle R 300 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 320 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle R 350 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle R 300 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 500 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz R-class transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-TRONIC, 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5200 rpm
      • Average torque: 417 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2196 kg / 4842 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3186 kg / 7025 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-class through generations

  • R 280 V6 —7G-TRONIC (300 Nm)
  • R 500 V6 —7G-TRONIC (460 Nm)
  • R 280 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (440 Nm)
  • R 300 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (440 Nm)
  • R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY —7G-TRONIC (440 Nm)
  • R 320 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (510 Nm)
  • R 350 CDI V6 —7G-TRONIC (510 Nm)
  • R 300 V6 —7G-TRONIC (300 Nm)
  • R 350 V6 —7 AT (350 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • R 280 V6 7G-TRONIC—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 500 V6 7G-TRONIC—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 280 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 320 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • R 350 V6 7 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • R 280 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 500 V6 7G-TRONIC—5600 rpm.
  • R 300 CDI V6 7G-TRONIC—3800 rpm.
  • R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC—3800 rpm.
  • R 300 V6 7G-TRONIC—6000 rpm.
  • R 350 V6 7 AT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    R 280 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 500 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    R 280 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive - -
    R 300 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    R 320 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    R 350 CDI V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    R 300 V6 Automatic 7G-TRONIC Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    R 350 V6 Automatic 7 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle R 280 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 500 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle R 280 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle R 300 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 300 CDI V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R 320 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle R 350 CDI V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle R 300 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-TRONIC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle R 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%