Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 500 V8 (388 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 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

12.8 l/100 km
18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

304 g/km CO₂
Euro 4

How fast is 2008 M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.8 sec
0-60 mph: 5.5 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2008 ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2008 ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

5.5 l
5461 cm³
333.25 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) SUV 2008 ML 500 V8 (388 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 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

2110 kg
4652 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

2830 kg
6239 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 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

M-class

Generation

M-class (W164, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

2008

End of production

2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

17.6 l/100 km 13.4 US mpg
16.1 UK mpg
5.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

304 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.5 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

5.4 kg/Hp, 183.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 251.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.963

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in.

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2110 kg 4652 lbs.

Max. weight

2830 kg 6239 lbs.

Max load

720 kg 1587 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

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 (C_d)

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /2008, 2009/