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Mercedes-Benz ML 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz ML 500
Year2005
CategorySUVs
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power292.00 PS (215 kW or 288 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque460.00 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.3 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed222.0 km/h (137.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1321 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1030 mm (40.6 inches)
Passenger space2973 litres (785 gallons)
Cargo space633 litres (167 gallons)
Optional cargo space2020 litres (534 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2214 kg (4,881.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2874 kg (6,336.1 pounds)
Towing weight3366 kg (7,420.8 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Ground clearance230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity83.0 litres (21.93 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD46490
Aprox price as new EUR61426
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