Mercedes-Benz R350 vs Mercedes-Benz R500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2007 Mercedes-Benz R500
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz R500R500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | R350 4MATIC | R500 |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2007 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz R500R500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52,690 | $50,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz R500R500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 12 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal | 21.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz R500R500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 302 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz R500R500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 85 cu ft | 85 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,960 lbs | 4,917 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 126.6 in |
| Length | 203 in | 203 in |
| Width | 77.1 in (best) | 75.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 65.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz R350R350 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz R500R500 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 2 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz R350 | Mercedes-Benz R500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R350 4MATIC $52,690 MSRP(Currently comparing) | R500 $50,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | R350 BlueTEC $53,840 MSRP | — |
Mercedes-Benz R350 vs Mercedes-Benz R500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 starts lower at $50,500.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?
- The 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (50,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?
- The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 or 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?
- The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).