Compare: Mercedes-Benz M-class 2008 SUV 388 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

304 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.963

Engine displacement

5461 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2110 kg

Max. weight

2830 kg

Max load

720 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

833 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2050 l

Fuel tank capacity

95 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

3500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4781 mm

Width

1911 mm

Width including mirrors

2124 mm

Height

1815 mm

Wheelbase

2915 mm

Front track

1636 mm

Rear (Back) track

1639 mm

Front overhang

866 mm

Rear overhang

1000 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

186-261 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.37

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m

Approach angle

25-31°

Departure angle

24-29°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

14-21°

Climb angle

45°

Wading depth

500 mm

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