Mercedes-Benz R 350 CDI 4MATIC W251
Choose your version
Match the engine and power to your car to open its service guide.

Which R 350 CDI 4MATIC do you drive?
3.0 litre · 195 kW
Aug 2010 – Dec 2014
- Body
- People mover
- Engine
- 2,987 cc
- Power
- 195 kW / 265 PS
- Vehicle type
- 251.023, 251.123
3.0 litre · 165 kW
Jul 2009 – Dec 2012
- Body
- People mover
- Engine
- 2,987 cc
- Power
- 165 kW / 224 PS
- Vehicle type
- 251.022, 251.122
3.0 litre · 155 kW
Jan 2006 – Dec 2014
- Body
- People mover
- Engine
- 2,987 cc
- Power
- 155 kW / 211 PS
- Vehicle type
- 251.124, 251.125
AT A GLANCE
Every version compared
| Version | Built | Type code | Engine | Engine oil | Oil approval | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 350 CDI 4MATIC W251 3.0 litre · 195 kW | Aug 2010 – Dec 2014 | 251.023, 251.123 | OM 642.872 | 8.5 L | MB 229.52 | 7G-TRONIC |
| R 350 CDI 4MATIC W251 3.0 litre · 165 kW | Jul 2009 – Dec 2012 | 251.022, 251.122 | OM 642.950 | 8.5 L | MB 229.52 | — |
| R 350 CDI 4MATIC W251 3.0 litre · 155 kW | Jan 2006 – Dec 2014 | 251.124, 251.125 | OM 642.950 / OM 642.870 | 8.5 L | MB 229.52 | — |
Engine oil figures are from each version's own guide; open it to see what each figure covers, for example with or without 4MATIC. Engine codes and gearboxes are as listed for each version; where two gearboxes are listed, that version was built with either.