Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2009–2012 model years · Generation introduced 2006
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- Available years
- 2009–2012
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $5,213–$6,913
The overview
Feeling like a luxury minivan, the three-row R-Class has room for six or seven in its flexible interior. The ride is comfortable and quiet. Handling is responsive and secure, but the steering is too light. The 5.0-liter V8 returned 15 mpg overall in our tests. A 3.5-liter V6 is optional. The seven-speed automatic sometimes hesitated to downshift. Access is very easy, but the long rear doors can strike adjacent cars when swung open. The second-row seats are very roomy and comfortable, but the third-row seats are tight. When they are folded, early R-Class models could only carry four passengers; in 2008 a second-row bench seat was offered, increasing seating capacity. Fit and finish are excellent, but some controls are awkward. In 2008, the V8 was dropped and a 3.2-liter V6 diesel was added. The 2012 models marked the last year for the slow-selling R-Class.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ↗ R350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $6,913 | Not rated | Not rated | Unavailable |
| 2011 ↗ R350 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $6,475 | Not rated | Not rated | Unavailable |
| 2010 ↗ R350 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $6,013 | Not rated | Not rated | Unavailable |
| 2009 ↗ R350 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed | $5,213 | Not rated | Not rated | Unavailable |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2012 model
R350 4-door SUV AWD 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2012 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,913
- Retail value range
- $6,400 - $7,425
- Original MSRP range
- $52,690 - $53,840
- Trade-in range
- $3,330 - $4,305
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
Fuel economy
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,010
- Cruising range
- 315 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 203 in
- Width
- 77 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 127 in
- Weight
- 5,120 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,060 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6518 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2011 model
R350 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,475
- Retail value range
- $6,000 - $6,950
- Original MSRP range
- $50,240 - $51,740
- Trade-in range
- $2,950 - $3,845
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
Fuel economy
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,010
- Cruising range
- 315 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 203 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 127 in
- Weight
- 5,120 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,060 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 1/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 5521 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
R350 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,013
- Retail value range
- $5,475 - $6,550
- Original MSRP range
- $49,300 - $50,800
- Trade-in range
- $2,450 - $3,470
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
Fuel economy
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,010
- Cruising range
- 315 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 203 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 127 in
- Weight
- 5,120 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,060 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 7017 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
R350 4-door SUV 3.5-liter V6 (268 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 7-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,213
- Retail value range
- $4,550 - $5,875
- Original MSRP range
- $47,650 - $49,150
- Trade-in range
- $1,665 - $2,815
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
Fuel economy
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,010
- Cruising range
- 315 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 203 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 127 in
- Weight
- 5,120 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,060 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Vehicle ID: 7364 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
