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2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.

Class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Body styles: R350 4matic4 Dr SUV, R350 Bluetec 4matic4 Dr SUV
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 16 combined · 15 city / 19 hwy
Length: 203.1 in
Curb weight: 5,148–5,798 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

No recalls so far

Watch out for

Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 15% below the 2011 SUV - average of 18.9 MPG.
Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a SUV -.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 10 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 203 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 127-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,798 lb (R350 4matic4 Dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), 15% worse than the 2011 SUV - average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 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.

What changed for 2011

All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 R-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
R350 4matic4 Dr SUV	203.1 in	75.6 in	66.1 in	126.8 in	65 / 65.4 in	5,798 lb	52/48
R350 Bluetec 4matic4 Dr SUV	203.1 in	75.6 in	66.1 in	126.8 in	65 / 65.4 in	5,148 lb	52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
R350 4matic	3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 19 / 16	-15%	$5,150	555

Spend $13,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

18.9 MPG2011 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

Similar 2011 SUV -s

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (this car)	16 MPG	Not rated	0
2011 Land Rover Range Rover	15 MPG	Not rated	5
2011 Cadillac Escalade	21 MPG	Not rated	6
2011 Audi Q7	20 MPG	Not rated	4
2011 Lexus LX	14 MPG	Not rated	3
2011 Lincoln Navigator	16 MPG	Not rated	0
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class	15 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other R-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2013 R-Class	18	203.1 in	Not rated
2012 R-Class	18	203.1 in	Not rated
2010 R-Class	16	203.5 in	Not rated
2009 R-Class	16	203.1 in	Not rated
2008 R-Class	21	203.1 in	Not rated
2007 R-Class	21	–	Not rated
2006 R-Class	16	–	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →