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Mercedes-Benz ML 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz ML 500
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating58.7 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 driving13.4 litres/100 km (17.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 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 torque440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1321 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1030 mm (40.6 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space633 litres (167 gallons)
Optional cargo space2020 litres (534 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2210 kg (4,872.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2870 kg (6,327.3 pounds)
Towing weight3365 kg (7,418.6 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase2830 mm (111.4 inches)
Fuel capacity83.0 litres (21.93 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR66373
CO2 emissions236.9 g/km
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