Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML was launched in 2005 and was a complete approach to the SUV market compared to its predecessor. For starters, it lost the chassis in favor of a unibody structure.
The initial ML was built to tackle off-road courses with the confidence given by its ladder-chassis. But the downward of that system was a high center of gravity and it was heavy. The second generation was built mainly for roads and unpaved surfaces. And it was better in every way.
A new concept meant a different approach for its SUV. The big headlights resemble the ones installed on the S-Class model. The three-slots grille was silver and it had more options than before. The standard 17" light-alloy wheels were covered by fenders with flared wheel arches. In the rear, the tailgate was not straight up as before. For some markets and engines, the ML featured bi-xenon headlights.
Inside, the comfortable seats offered enough room for five. And, while it lost the chassis, it could host the spare-wheel underneath the trunk-floor. The total volume for it was smaller than before, but it was more than enough. For the driver, the instrument cluster offered round dials and an LCD between the speedometer and the tachometer. On the center console, there were more versions for the infotainment unit, and some were equipped with a navigation system.
The standard and only transmission was a 7-speed automatic gearbox (7G-Tronic). It featured all-wheel-drive traction as standard and, if some needed for off-road use, a transfer box with low-range gear was fitted. For those versions, the center and rear differentials were lockable.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 7AT AWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6000 RPM 272 HP @ 6000 RPM 268 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4707 lbs (2135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6240.2 lbs (2831 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 4MATIC V8 7AT AWD (388 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 285.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 388 HP @ 6000 RPM 383 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 530 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 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: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6239 lbs (2830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 7AT AWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5600 RPM 306 HP @ 5600 RPM 302 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4750 RPM 460 Nm @ 2700-4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 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: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4795 lbs (2175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6240.2 lbs (2831 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 319 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 550 V8 7AT AWD (388 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 285.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 388 HP @ 6000 RPM 383 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 530 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 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: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6239 lbs (2830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 280 CDI V6 7AT AWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 4000 RPM 190 HP @ 4000 RPM 188 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 1400-2800 RPM 440 Nm @ 1400-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4652.6 lbs (2110 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6240.2 lbs (2831 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 249 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 320 CDI V6 7AT AWD (224 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 165 KW @ 3800 RPM 224 HP @ 3800 RPM 221 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM 510 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6240.2 lbs (2831 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.9 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 249 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 420 CDI V8 7AT AWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3996 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 3600 RPM 306 HP @ 3600 RPM 302 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 2000-2600 RPM 700 Nm @ 2000-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 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: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5103 lbs (2315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6503.6 lbs (2950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.1 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 294 g/km |