Compare: Mercedes-Benz M-class 2012 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 408 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

M-class

Generation

M-class (W166)

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 (Sport Utility Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.2-14.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.5-8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5-11.0 l/100 km

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

5.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

408 Hp @ 5000-5750 rpm.

Power per litre

87.5 Hp/l

Torque

600 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M278.928

Engine displacement

4663 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Twin Turbo, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.9 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2235 kg

Max. weight

2950 kg

Max load

715 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

690 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2010 l

Fuel tank capacity

93 l

Dimensions

Length

4804 mm

Width

1926 mm

Height

1796 mm

Wheelbase

2915 mm

Front track

1648 mm

Rear (Back) track

1663 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

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