Rodius

Proven engineering

The trusty 2.7 turbodiesel engine powers the Rodius range, while auto versions use the 5 speed Mercedes-Benz T-Tronic transmission. The EX 4x4 includes a low ratio gearbox for total grip and control.

  • Technical at a glance
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Drivetrain Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive Torque On Demand 4x4 with low ratio
    Engine capacity (cc) 2696 2696 2696 2696
    Transmission 5 speed manual 5 speed manual Mercedes-Benz 5 speed T-Tronic automatic transmission Mercedes-Benz 5 speed T-Tronic automatic transmission
    Top speed (mph) 105 105 108 108
    Fuel consumption*: combined mpg (l/100km) 32.1 (8.8) 32.1 (8.8) 29.1 (9.7) 28.8 (9.8)
    CO2 emissions (g/km) 223 223 247 250
    Max braked trailer load** (kg) 2500 2500 2500 2850
  • Engine and drivetrain
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Drivetrain Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive Torque On Demand 4x4 with low ratio
    Engine capacity (cc) 2696 2696 2696 2696
    Engine configuration 5 cylinder 5 cylinder 5 cylinder 5 cylinder
    Emission standard Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV Euro IV
    Transmission 5 speed manual 5 speed manual Mercedes-Benz 5 speed T-Tronic automatic transmission Mercedes-Benz 5 speed T-Tronic automatic transmission
    Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
    Exhaust system Catalyst & particulate filter Catalyst & particulate filter Catalyst & particulate filter Catalyst & particulate filter
  • Performance
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Top speed (mph) 105 105 108 108
    0-62mph (sec) n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Maximum power (bhp/rpm) 165/4000 165/4000 165/4000 165/4000
    Maximum torque (Nm/rpm) 340/1800 - 3250 340/1800 - 3250 340/1800 - 3250 340/1800 - 3250
    Max unbraked trailer load (kg) 750 750 750 750
    Max braked trailer load** (kg) 2500 2500 2500 2850
    Towbar max load (kg) 140 140 140 140
  • Economy and emissions
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Fuel consumption*: urban mpg(l/100km) 25.2 (11.2) 25.2 (11.2) 22.1 (12.8) 21.8 (13.0)
    Fuel consumption*: extra urban mpg(l/100km) 38.2 (7.4) 38.2 (7.4) 35.8 (7.9) 35.3 (8.0)
    Fuel consumption*: combined mpg (l/100km) 32.1 (8.8) 32.1 (8.8) 29.1 (9.7) 28.8 (9.8)
    CO2 emissions (g/km) 223 223 247 250
  • Dimensions
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Length (mm) 5125 5125 5125 5125
    Width (mm) 1915 1915 1915 1915
    Height (mm) 1845 1845 1845 1845
    Wheelbase (mm) 3000 3000 3000 3000
    Track: front/rear (mm) 1590/1580 1590/1580 1590/1580 1590/1580
    Min turning circle (m) 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8
    Kerb weight (kg) 2106 2106 2134 2244
    Gross vehicle weight (kg) 2750 2750 2750 2850
    Luggage space (litres) 875 875 875 875
    Fuel tank capacity (litres) 80 80 80 80
  • Running gear
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Tyres P215/65 R16 P215/65 R16 P215/65 R16 P255/65 R16
    Steering Power assisted rack & pinion Power assisted rack & pinion Power assisted rack & pinion Power assisted rack & pinion
    Suspension (front/rear) Double wishbone with coil spring/Independent multi link Double wishbone with coil spring / Independent multi link Double wishbone with coil spring / Independent multi link Double wishbone with coil spring / Independent multi link
    Brakes (front/rear) Ventilated discs/Solid discs (ABS + ESP) Ventilated discs/Solid discs (ABS + ESP) Ventilated discs/Solid discs (ABS + ESP) Ventilated discs/Solid discs (ABS + ESP)
  • Insurance
    Rodius 270 SRodius 270 ESRodius 270 ES (Auto)Rodius 270 EX (Auto)
    Group 27 27 27 27
Note * A guide to fuel economy and CO2 emissions which contains data for all new passenger car models is avaiable at any point of sale free of charge. In addition to the fuel efficiency of a car, driving behaviour as well as other non-technical factors play a role in determining a car's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.  CO2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.

**At maximum towing weight the trailer must have remote braking capability.