The Mercedes-Benz R 280 is an estate/station wagon with 5 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits the power to the rear wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz R 280 belongs to the W 251 range of cars from Mercedes-Benz.
Its 3 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that has an output of 228 bhp (231 PS/170 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb·ft/30.6 kgm) at 2500-5000 rpm.
The power is delivered to the wheels through a 7 speed automatic gearbox.
Claimed weight at the kerb is 2130 kg.
Maximum speed claimed is 222 km/h or 138 mph, stated fuel consumption is 14.9/8.6/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined.
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