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Specs of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS /2012, 2013, 2014, 2015/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS /SUV 2012 - 2015/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)?
SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
11.5-11.0 l/100 km
20.5 - 21.4 US mpg
24.6 - 25.7 UK mpg
8.7 - 9.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
269-258 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is 2012 M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
0-60 mph: 5.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2012 ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
408 Hp, 600 Nm
443 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2012 ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
4.7 l
4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) SUV 2012 ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
4804 mm
189.13 in.
What is the width of 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
1926 mm
75.83 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
2235 kg
4927 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
2950 kg
6504 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
690 - 2010 l
24.4 - 71 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
ML 500 V8 (408 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Start of production
February, 2012
End of production
April, 2015
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.2-14.7 l/100 km 15.5 - 16 US mpg
18.6 - 19.2 UK mpg
6.6 - 6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.5-8.9 l/100 km 24.8 - 26.4 US mpg
29.7 - 31.7 UK mpg
10.5 - 11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.5-11.0 l/100 km 20.5 - 21.4 US mpg
24.6 - 25.7 UK mpg
8.7 - 9.1 km/l
CO2 emissions
269-258 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.3 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
5.5 kg/Hp, 182.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 268.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
408 Hp @ 5000-5750 rpm.
Power per litre
87.5 Hp/l
Torque
600 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm. 443 lb.-ft. @ 1600-4750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M278.928
Engine displacement
4663 cm3 284.55 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Twin Turbo, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12.9 l 13.63 US qt | 11.35 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2235 kg 4927 lbs.
Max. weight
2950 kg 6504 lbs.
Max load
715 kg 1576 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
690 l 24.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2010 l 71 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
93 l 24.57 US gal | 20.46 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4804 mm 189.13 in.
Width
1926 mm 75.83 in.
Height
1796 mm 70.71 in.
Wheelbase
2915 mm 114.76 in.
Front track
1648 mm 64.88 in.
Rear (Back) track
1663 mm 65.47 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.8 m 38.71 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Electric Steering
Tire size
255/50 R19
Wheel rim size
19