Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class was launched in 2005 and, despite the fact that it wasn't old looking, only three years later the facelift was introduced at the 2008 New York Auto Show.
The ML 63 AMG went through the same process of the facelift. The massive, two-ton super-SUV, featured a grille with two horizontal bars and the big, three-star logo, in the middle. The bumper featured an additional grille and scoops for cooling the brakes and other radiators. The headlights and the taillights were slightly revised when compared to its predecessor. The new, twin-spoke wheel design was fitted as standard, unlike the star-design with a simple five-spoke from the pre-facelift model. In the back, two chromed twin exhausts stamped with the AMG letters were a final touch to the performance SUV.
Inside, the steering wheel featured a new design, with perforated leather on the grip area. A Nappa-trim was available as an option for the dashboard. The telematics system featured the Audio 20 fitted as standard. The car was offered with optional voice-commands.
Under the hood, the ML 63 AMG featured the same 6.2-liter V8 engine. It was still naturally aspirated and offered 510 hp, the same as before. The power was transferred via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission with three drive modes.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 7AT (510 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 375 KW @ 6800 RPM 510 HP @ 6800 RPM 503 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 630 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 295/45 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.7 in (4818 mm) |
Width: | 76.8 in (1951 mm) |
Height: | 73.3 in (1862 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/64.5 in (1,633/1,638 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.7 in (2913 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Turning circle: | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5092.6 lbs (2310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349.3 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.7 mpg US (24.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.2 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 392 g/km |