Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
The facelift for the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML marked its debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Salon, in March. It showed improvements on the outside and the inside as well.
While the first generation of the ML started on the wrong foot with a ladder-chassis under the bodywork, its successor came well prepared in 2005 with unibody construction. It was lighter, nimbler, and with an all-wheel independent suspension that offered more comfort and better cornering speed.
For the outside, there was an improvement for the headlights and the front bumper, where a wider gap was formed under the grille, to leave more room to cool the engine. For some engine versions, the cooling was an issue before the facelift and that gap was part of the solution. In the back, there was a new slightly modified bumper design. A new design for the door-mirrors was applied.
Inside, there was an option for a new Meda Interface. A new color display was installed, and the system allowed Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming. A USB port was introduced to allow connection to a mobile phone, streaming music from it and charge it at the same time. The new Media Interface allowed the Linguatronic system, with voice commands.
For the engine compartment, there were improvements for the diesel units that featured a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with an injection of DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), also known as AdBlue which helps reduce the pollution. There were four diesel units and two gasoline, apart from the AMG version.
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: | 139.8 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: | Ventilated 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: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 7AT AWD (388 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 285 KW @ 6000 RPM 387 HP @ 6000 RPM 382 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 390 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM 529 Nm @ 2800-4800 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: | 155.3 mph (250 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: | 255/50/R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817.1 lbs (2185 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) |
CO2 Emissions: | 304 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 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: | 127.4 mph (205 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: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50/R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 70 in (1778 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 |
Turning circle: | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4652 lbs (2110 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6239 lbs (2830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 241 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 CDI BlueTEC V6 7AT AWD (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 3400 RPM 211 HP @ 3400 RPM 208 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM 540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
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 V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6-72.4 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6415.5 lbs (2910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 222-246 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 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: | 133.6 mph (215 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: | Ventilated 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: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4817.1 lbs (2185 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 450 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: | Turbocharged 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: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4706.9 lbs (2135 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 279 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 450 V6 FHEV CVT AWD (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 205.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 279 HP @ 6000 RPM 275 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 3000-5500 RPM 350 Nm @ 3000-5500 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 61.8 kw (84 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 173.3 lb-ft (235 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 250.1 kw (340 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 381.3 lb-ft (517 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/50 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.5 in (4788 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-Ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 2.4 kWh |
Range: | 31.1 miles (50.1 km) |
Notes |
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Electric motor 2: 82 HP Electric motor 2 Torque: 260 Nm |