Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC W251
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Match the engine and power to your car to open its service guide.

Which R 500 4MATIC do you drive?
AT A GLANCE
Every version compared
| Version | Built | Type code | Engine | Engine oil | Oil approval | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 500 4MATIC W251 5.5 litre · 285 kW | May 2007 – Dec 2014 | 251.072, 251.172 | M 273.963 | 9 L | MB 229.5 | — |
| R 500 4MATIC W251 5.0 litre · 225 kW | Aug 2005 – Dec 2014 | 251.075, 251.175 | M 113.971 | 8.5 L | — | — |
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.