Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
The first generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML was facelifted in 2001 and it received important updates to keep up with the competition. It received new engines and new features.
For the 2002 model, shown in 2001, a total of 1100 completely new or modified components were used for the facelift. It wasn't that the car was not fit for the market anymore, but with the new rules regarding pollution, some engines had to be improved and others needed to be completely changed.
On the exterior, the 2002 model ML-class featured a new front fascia, with clear lenses over the headlights. The turn-signals were moved from the front fenders into the side-mirrors cases. For a complete changeover of the exterior, new light-alloy wheels options were included on the list. In the back of the car, a different bumper was installed.
More improvements were made inside the car. A new steering wheel and a new center console were installed. The buttons for the windows were moved from the center stack to the center console, next to the gear-stick, regardless if the car was manual or automatic.
Under the hood, there were more important upgrades. For the diesel engines, a new, V8 4.0-liter turbocharged diesel was installed. It was mated as standard with an automatic transmission. The 3.2-liter V6 gasoline was replaced by a new, 3.8-liter unit and the 4.3-liter V8 was replaced by a 5.0-liter V8. The top-of-the-range ML55 AMG had better performances even though the engine output was kept the same. Most of the models were available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic, but some very rare units were fitted with a 6-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 5AT AWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3724 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 5600 RPM 245 HP @ 5600 RPM 241 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM 350 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60H/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.4 cuFT (634 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6327 lbs (2870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 338 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 5AT AWD (292 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 215 KW @ 5600 RPM 292 HP @ 5600 RPM 288 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM 441 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/55H/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.4 cuFT (634 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4872 lbs (2210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6327 lbs (2870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 350 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 270 CDI 5AT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3996 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 4000 RPM 250 HP @ 4000 RPM 247 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/55/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.4 cuFT (634 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5148 lbs (2335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6327 lbs (2870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 288 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 270 CDI 6MT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2688 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 4200 RPM 163 HP @ 4200 RPM 161 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM 400 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60H/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.4 cuFT (634 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4641 lbs (2105 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6327 lbs (2870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.2 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 V8 CDI 5AT AWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3996 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 4000 RPM 250 HP @ 4000 RPM 247 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/55/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.6 in (4587 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.4 cuFT (634 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5148 lbs (2335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6327 lbs (2870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 288 g/km |