Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Mercedes-Benz introduced the third generation of the ML-Class in 2011 and brought more refinement into one of the cars that raised the bar for its competitors.
With more and more customers looking for SUVs with car-like handling, the German carmaker adapted its range. The carmaker sold one million units from the ML-Class from the first two generations before introducing the third one. It already knew how to win the customers' hearts (and money).
At the front, its headlights were similarly shaped like those from the C-Class W204 non-facelift. The big grille with two horizontal slats sported the big three-pointed-star chromed badge in the middle. Mercedes-Benz installed new LED daytime running lights on the bumper's sides. The ML showed an SUV styling with a two-box shape and tall greenhouse and side panels from its sides. Depending on the trim level and options, the car featured a pair of side-steps.
Inside, the carmaker installed a new dashboard design with a center stack that sported the infotainment display on top. The instrument cluster featured two round dials for the speedometer and tachometer, while the car displayed the rest of the data in a small LCD between the big dials. Inside the big dials, Mercedes-Benz installed two small gauges for the fuel level and the coolant temperature. Thanks to the high-mounted seats, the driving position was relaxed for long drives, while the rear passengers were able to slide their feet under the front seats. There was room for three adults on the bench since the transmission tunnel sat very low on the floor.
Mercedes-Benz offered the ML with a choice of three gasoline and two turbo-diesel engines. The carmaker paired all powerplants with a seven-speed automatic transmission that sent power in all corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 6500 RPM 306 HP @ 6500 RPM 302 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 3500–5250 RPM 370 Nm @ 3500–5250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
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): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.13 in (4804 mm) |
Width: | 84.29 in (2141 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.88/65.47 in (1,648/1,663 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.76 in (2915 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.2 in (284 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 29.4 cuFT (833 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6504 lbs (2950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (333 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 244.9 KW @ 5250 RPM 333 HP @ 5250 RPM 328 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 354 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 480 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 153 mph (246 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.13 in (4804 mm) |
Width: | 84.29 in (2141 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.88/65.47 in (1,648/1,663 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.76 in (2915 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.2 in (284 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.4 cuFT (691 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6393 lbs (2900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (408 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
Power: | 300 KW @ 5000-5750 RPM 408 HP @ 5000-5750 RPM 402 BHP @ 5000-5750 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 RPM 601 Nm @ 1600-4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.13 in (4804 mm) |
Width: | 84.29 in (2141 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.88/65.47 in (1,648/1,663 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.76 in (2915 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.2 in (284 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.4 cuFT (691 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6504 lbs (2950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 258 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7AT AWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2143 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 4200 RPM 204 HP @ 4200 RPM 201 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1600–1800 RPM 500 Nm @ 1600–1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.1 gallons (95.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
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: | 189.13 in (4804 mm) |
Width: | 84.29 in (2141 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.88/65.47 in (1,648/1,663 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.76 in (2915 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.2 in (284 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 29.4 cuFT (833 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6504 lbs (2950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7AT AWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 3600 RPM 258 HP @ 3600 RPM 255 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 457 lb-ft @ 1600–2400 RPM 620 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: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
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: | 189.13 in (4804 mm) |
Width: | 84.29 in (2141 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.88/65.47 in (1,648/1,663 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.76 in (2915 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.2 in (284 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 29.4 cuFT (833 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4795 lbs (2175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6504 lbs (2950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |