Mercedes-Benz R-Class

The 2013 R-Class in brief

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a standard SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 203 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 127-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,005 lb (R350 4matic 4 Dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), 5% better than the 2013 standard SUV average of 17.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class has 8 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2013, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.

Its most efficient year was 2008 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 21 MPG.

How the 2006 R-Class compares

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), 6% worse than the 2006 SUV - average of 17 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.