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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class W164 Crossover (2005-2008)

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class W164 is a mid-size crossover in production from 2005 to 2008, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 6.2 liters. All models used 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission with standard AWD.
The most exciting engine was undoubtedly the M156 6.2L (marketed as 63) naturally-aspirated V8. However, this engine has a number of reliability issues and is only meant for enthusiasts. More reliable was the M113 found in early ML500s. Unfortunately, Mercedes replaced this engine with the more powerful M273, which had problems in early production years. Another great option was the ML420CDI with the V8 diesel.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W164) is hardly the "offroader" that Mercedes-Benz would like you to think. Utility-minded owners will love the 2050L (72cu-ft) cargo space.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Interesting engine lineup
  • Much improved exterior design
  • Good handling
Cons
  • Poor offroad capabilities
  • Poor reliability record
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Specifications

ML 63 AMGML 280 CDIML 320 CDIML 350ML 420 CDIML 500 M113ML 500 M273 / ML 550

Capacity

Cargo Capacity551 L / 19.5 cu-ft ~ 2050 L / 72.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity9.7 L / 10.2 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt12.5 L / 13.2 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity95.0 L / 25.1 gal
Passengers7555555
Payload640 kg / 1411 lbs720 kg / 1587 lbs720 kg / 1587 lbs770 kg / 1698 lbs630 kg / 1389 lbs730 kg / 1609 lbs645 kg / 1422 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc
Suspension | Front
Suspension | Rear
Tire Size295/45 R19235/65 R17235/65 R17235/65 R17255/55 R19255/55 R18255/55 R19

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1863 mm / 73.3 in1815 mm / 71.5 in1815 mm / 71.5 in1815 mm / 71.5 in1815 mm / 71.5 in1815 mm / 71.5 in1840 mm / 72.4 in
Size | Length4820 mm / 189.8 in4780 mm / 188.2 in4780 mm / 188.2 in4780 mm / 188.2 in4780 mm / 188.2 in4780 mm / 188.2 in4788 mm / 188.5 in
Size | Width1951 mm / 76.8 in1911 mm / 75.2 in1911 mm / 75.2 in1911 mm / 75.2 in1911 mm / 75.2 in1911 mm / 75.2 in1911 mm / 75.2 in
Track Width | Front1665.0 mm / 65.6 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear1669.0 mm / 65.7 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in
Weight2240.0 kg / 4938.4 lbs2110.0 kg / 4651.8 lbs2110.0 kg / 4651.8 lbs2060.0 kg / 4541.5 lbs2315.0 kg / 5103.7 lbs2100.0 kg / 4629.7 lbs2185.0 kg / 4817.1 lbs
Wheel Size7.5J x 177.5J x 177.5J x 177.5J x 178J x 18
Wheelbase2915 mm / 114.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.0 sec10.4 sec9.4 sec8.4 sec6.8 sec6.9 sec5.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.8 sec9.9 sec8.9 sec8.0 sec6.5 sec6.6 sec5.5 sec
Fuel Economy24.1 L/100km / 9.8 MPG (urban) | 12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined)11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 17.6 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineM 156 E 63OM 642.940OM 642 DE 30 LAM 272 KE 35/272.967OM 629 DE 40 LAM 113.964M 273.963
Engine | Bore102.2 mm / 4.0 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in92.9 mm / 3.7 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.3:118.0:118.0:110.7:110.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc
Engine | Power510.0 hp / 380.3 kW @ 6800 rpm190.0 hp / 141.7 kW224.0 hp / 167.0 kW272.0 hp / 202.8 kW306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 3600 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output82.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in63.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in78.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke94.6 mm / 3.7 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque630 Nm / 464.7 lb-ft440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm406 Nm / 299.5 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears7-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2006 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082006 ~ 20082005 ~ 20072007 ~ 2008
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