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1996 SL500, 2008 R350 4Matic
I'm sure there is someone or some company that could remap the ECU to give it some extra oomph but remember this is a 6000+ lb automobile, it wasn't made for spirited driving.
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My previous 2007 R350 gas had failed intake manifold. Got much more muscles once the piece was replaced.
I've read here, it is a common issue with these cars. Replacing spark plugs may help to gain back some agility if you never done it.
But frankly, it is a bit lazy to accelerate. My new turbo-diesel is much more agile.
I've read here, it is a common issue with these cars. Replacing spark plugs may help to gain back some agility if you never done it.
But frankly, it is a bit lazy to accelerate. My new turbo-diesel is much more agile.
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4841lbs for the R350, curb weight...
Pete's number is GVW or gross vehicle weight..
Basically, it is around 5,000lbs rolling down the road...
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...500-weigh.html
http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz...eatures-specs/
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little low... lets not underestimate either...
4841lbs for the R350, curb weight...
Pete's number is GVW or gross vehicle weight..
Basically, it is around 5,000lbs rolling down the road...
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...500-weigh.html
http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz...eatures-specs/
4841lbs for the R350, curb weight...
Pete's number is GVW or gross vehicle weight..
Basically, it is around 5,000lbs rolling down the road...
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...500-weigh.html
http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz...eatures-specs/
I agree. Curb weight is at rest and Gross weight is max capacity of the R weight with passengers and luggages. My 08 R350 show gross weight (GVWR) is 6601 LBS. So Peter S is right too.
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Point is.... with some stuff that rides with it and a person it is 2.5 tons rolling around...
Yea... topping 6k is few and far between... but I am sure it was damn close when I take it to South Carolina on vacation.....
Even dry it isn't 4,700lbs.....
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I have seven family members and some luggages in my R not including stuffs on my roof rack when visiting friends or relatives.
Last edited by AsianR350; 01-03-2016 at 06:44 PM.
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I have 5 kids. 2 are teenagers. So we haul 7 people on a regular basis. My diesel is plenty peppy, but it's no sports car.