Compare Mercedes R-Class W251 facelift vs Mercedes B-Class W245 vs Honda FR-V

Variants
R 300 CDI
R 300
R 300 Long
R 350 CDI 4MATIC Long
R 350 CDI 4MATIC
R 350 CDI 4MATIC
R 350 4MATIC Long
R 350 4MATIC
R 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC Long
R 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
R 500 4MATIC
B 150
B 150 CVT
B 170
B 170 CVT
B 180 CDI
B 180 CDI CVT
B 200
B 200 CDI
B 200 CDI CVT
B 200 Turbo
B 200 Turbo CVT
1.7
1.8
1.8 AT
2.0
2.2D

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
544 L / 19.2 cu-ft ~ 2245 L / 79.3 cu-ft
439 L / 15.5 cu-ft ~ 1049 L / 37.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
54.0 L / 14.3 gal
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
Passengers
5
6

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc, 258x8 mm
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, Torsino beam
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.2 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Minivan
5-door Minivan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1674 mm / 65.9 in
1610 mm / 63.4 in
Size | Length
4270 mm / 168.1 in
4285 mm / 168.7 in
Size | Width
1777 mm / 70.0 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1661.0 mm / 65.4 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Wheelbase
2778 mm / 109.4 in
2680 mm / 105.5 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Transmission | Gears
7
Transmission | Type
Automatic 7G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
14%
43%
Pros
  • Powerful engine options
  • Good suspension setup
  • High cargo capacity
  • Exceptional drivetrain reliability
  • Handsome exterior styling
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Confused as a minivan
  • Not very practical
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Poor drivetrain reliability
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h

Price

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