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Specs of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /2008, 2009/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /SUV 2008 - 2009/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008)?
SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
10.6-11 l/100 km
22.2 - 21.4 US mpg
26.6 - 25.7 UK mpg
9.4 - 9.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
279-292 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2008 M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
235 km/h | 146 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec
0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2008 ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
306 Hp, 700 Nm
516 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2008 ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
4.0 l
3996 cm3
243.85 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) SUV 2008 ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
4781 mm
188.23 in.
What is the width of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
1911 mm
75.24 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
2240 kg
4938 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
2950 kg
6504 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
833 - 2050 l
29.4 - 72.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Start of production
2008
End of production
2009
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
14.2-14.6 l/100 km 16.6 - 16.1 US mpg
19.9 - 19.3 UK mpg
7 - 6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.5-9.1 l/100 km 27.7 - 25.8 US mpg
33.2 - 31 UK mpg
11.8 - 11 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.6-11 l/100 km 22.2 - 21.4 US mpg
26.6 - 25.7 UK mpg
9.4 - 9.1 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
279-292 g/km
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.5 sec
Maximum speed
235 km/h 146 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.2 kg/Nm, 312.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
306 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre
76.6 Hp/l
Torque
700 Nm @ 2000-2600 rpm. 516 lb.-ft. @ 2000-2600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
OM 629.912
Engine displacement
3996 cm3 243.85 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio
17:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration
Bi-Turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Engine systems
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2240 kg 4938 lbs.
Max. weight
2950 kg 6504 lbs.
Max load
710 kg 1565 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
833 l 29.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2050 l 72.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
95 l 25.1 US gal | 20.9 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
3500 kg 7716 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4781 mm 188.23 in.
Width
1911 mm 75.24 in.
Width including mirrors
2124 mm 83.62 in.
Height
1815 mm 71.46 in.
Wheelbase
2915 mm 114.76 in.
Front track
1636 mm 64.41 in.
Rear (Back) track
1639 mm 64.53 in.
Front overhang
866 mm 34.09 in.
Rear overhang
1000 mm 39.37 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
186-261 mm 7.32 - 10.28 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.37
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Approach angle
25-31°
Departure angle
24-29°
Ramp-over (breakover) angle
14-21°
Climb angle
45°
Wading depth
500 mm 19.69 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 255/50 R19; 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21
Rear wheel tires: 255/50 R19; 285/45 R19; 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 21
Rear wheel rims: 8J x 19; 9.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 21