Comparison: Turning circle Mercedes-Benz R{class} vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Vans like the Mercedes-Benz R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY are frequently utilized for transporting large groups of individuals or a significant amount of cargo. These vehicles are popular for this purpose due to their spacious interiors and practical design. However, their length (4922 mm) and lengthy wheelbase (2980 mm ) can make them difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. A van with a good turning circle is able to make sharp turns and navigate small spaces easily, which is especially useful when reversing into a parking spot or driving into a narrow driveway.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4922 mm and wheelbase of 2980 mm, the Mercedes-Benz R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Ford Tourneo Custom 300 L1 2.2 TDCi (F*C ), which is 10 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Tourneo Custom 300 L1 2.2 TDCi is 2933 mm and the length is 4922 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the Hyundai Trajet 2.0 CRDi . It’s wheelbase is 2830 mm and width is 1840 mm.

Mercedes-Benz R{class} - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Mercedes-Benz R generations
  • R-Klasse, Model year 2005 (R-Klasse 251) 11 m
  • R-Klasse, Model year 2007 ) (R-Klasse 251 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • R-Klasse, Model year 2010 ) (R-Klasse 251 (2. Facelift) 11 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (R-Klasse 251) from 2005 and last generation (R-Klasse 251 (2. Facelift)) from 2010 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of R{class} is 11 m.

The turning circle compared to other Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz R vs other current cars by Mercedes-Benz
  • EQS 11 m
  • EQS AMG 11 m
  • C{class} All-Terrain 11 m
  • C{class} Limousine 11 m
  • C{class} T-Modell 11 m
  • GLC 11 m
  • GLC Coupé 11 m
  • EQS SUV 11 m
  • Maybach EQS SUV 11 m
  • GLE Coupé 11 m
  • E{class} All-Terrain 11 m
  • E{class} Limousine 11 m
  • E{class} T-Modell 11 m
  • CLE Cabriolet 11 m
  • CLE Coupé 11 m
  • CLA AMG Coupé 11 m
  • CLA AMG Shooting Brake 11 m
  • CLA Coupé 11 m
  • CLA Shooting Brake 11 m
  • GLA 11 m
  • A{class} 11 m
  • A{class} AMG 11 m
  • A{class} AMG Limousine 11 m
  • A{class} Limousine 11 m
  • GLB 11 m
  • EQA 11 m
  • EQB 11 m
  • B{class} 11 m
  • Vito Tourer 11 m
  • Marco Polo 11 m
  • V{class} 11 m
  • T{class} 11 m
  • Citan {VAN} 11 m
  • Citan Tourer 11 m
  • eCitan {VAN} 11 m
  • eCitan Tourer 11 m
  • EQT 11 m
  • AMG GT {4door} Coupé 12 m
  • AMG SL 12 m
  • AMG GT Coupé 12 m
  • S{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • S{class} Limousine 12 m
  • C{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • C{class} AMG T-Modell 12 m
  • GLC AMG 12 m
  • GLC AMG Coupé 12 m
  • GLS 12 m
  • GLS AMG 12 m
  • Maybach GLS 12 m
  • GLE 12 m
  • GLE AMG 12 m
  • GLE AMG Coupé 12 m
  • EQE 12 m
  • EQE AMG 12 m
  • EQE SUV 12 m
  • EQE SUV AMG 12 m
  • E{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • E{class} AMG T-Modell 12 m
  • CLE AMG Cabriolet 12 m
  • CLE AMG Coupé 12 m
  • GLA AMG 12 m
  • GLB AMG 12 m
  • eVito {VAN} 12 m
  • eVito Tourer 12 m
  • Vito {VAN} 12 m
  • Vito Mixto 12 m
  • Sprinter {VAN} 12 m
  • Maybach S{class} Limousine 13 m
  • G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} 13 m
  • G{class} EQ Station-Wagen {long} 13 m
  • G{class} Station-Wagen {long} 13 m
  • Sprinter Tourer 13 m
  • EQV 13 m
  • Citan Mixto 13 m
  • eCitan Mixto 13 m
  • eSprinter {VAN} 15 m

How does the turning circle of the Mercedes-Benz R{class} compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mercedes-Benz R vs. similar cars
  • fordFord Tourneo Custom 2012 10 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz R-Klasse 2010 11 m
  • dodgeDodge Journey 2008 11 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Staria 2021 11 m
  • fiatFiat Freemont 2011 11 m
  • opelOpel Zafira Life 2019 11 m
  • opelOpel Vivaro 2019 11 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Traveller 2016 11 m
  • citroenCitroen Spacetourer 2016 11 m
  • ssangyongSsangYong Rodius 2005 11 m
  • lanciaLancia Phedra 2002 11 m
  • lanciaLancia Zeta 1995 11 m
  • mitsubishiMitsubishi Grandis 2004 11 m
  • vwVW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006 12 m
  • nissanNissan NV400 2010 12 m
  • nissanNissan Primastar 2021 12 m
  • renaultRenault Trafic 2021 12 m
  • nissanNissan NV300 2016 12 m
  • fiatFiat Talento 2016 12 m
  • citroenCitroen Jumper 1997 12 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Boxer 1998 12 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Trajet 2000 13 m

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