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Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 4Matic Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 4Matic — 388 hp, petrol, suv, 2008. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 13.1 l/100km (21.6 mpg UK · 18.0 mpg US).

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 4Matic 2008 suv front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car
Market segmentM (Upper-Suv)

Fuel & Engine · 9 fields

Bore98 mm
Catalytic converterClosed-loop
Compression ratio10 :1
Fuel systemFuel Injection
Fuel tank capacity95 L (25.1 gal US)
Stroke91 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationDOHC
Valves per cylinder4

Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields

Urban consumption18.0 l/100km (15.7 mpg UK · 13.1 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption10.2 l/100km (27.7 mpg UK · 23.1 mpg US)

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeAir Suspension
Rear spring typeAir Suspension
Front anti-roll barYes
Rear anti-roll barYes
Front brakesVentilated Discs
Front suspensionIndependent Double Wishbone
Rear brakesVentilated Discs
Rear suspensionIndependent Double Wishbone
Turning circle11.6 m (38.1 ft)
Front tyre size255/50R19
Rear tyre size255/50R19

Weights · 7 fields

Ball pressure135 kg (298 lb)
Gross vehicle weight2,830 kg (6,239 lb)
Kerb weight2,085 kg (4,597 lb)
Payload745 kg (1,642 lb)
Roof load100 kg (220 lb)
Towing weight (braked)3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)750 kg (1,653 lb)

Luggage / Load · 2 fields

Boot capacity551 L (19.5 cu ft)
Boot sill height760 mm (29.9 in)

Exterior Sizes · 6 fields

Length4,781 mm (188.2 in)
Width1,911 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Wheelbase2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Front track1,619 mm
Rear track1,621 mm

Interior Sizes · 12 fields

Front legroom910-1145 mm
Front headroom960-1045 mm
Front seat back length620 mm
Front seat length520 mm
Step-in height760 mm (29.9 in)
Interior width front1,540 mm
Rear legroom640-910 mm
Rear headroom1000 mm
Rear seat back length660 mm
Rear seat length500 mm
Rear seat height380 mm
Interior width rear1,535 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test rating5 stars
ABSStandard
EBDStandard
Brake assistStandard
ESPStandard
Traction controlStandard
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlNot Available
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringOptional
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagStandard
Passenger airbagStandard
Side airbagsStandard (Front)
Curtain airbagsStandard (Front & Rear)
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXStandard
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingStandard
Keyless entry/startNot Available
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonNot Available
Power steeringStandard
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsStandard (Front & Rear)
Cruise controlStandard
Air conditioningStandard (Automatic)
Dual zone climateStandard
Parking sensorsOptional (Rear)
Reverse cameraOptional
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentStandard (Driver & Passenger)
Lumbar supportStandard (Driver & Passenger)
Electric seat adjustmentStandard
Heated seatsOptional
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelStandard
Adjustable steeringStandard
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryStandard
Rear headrestsStandard
Folding rear seatsStandard (Split)
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestStandard
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorStandard
Rev counterStandard
Trip computerStandard
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemStandard
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsStandard
Audio inputNot Available
NavigationOptional
BluetoothNot Available
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureStandard
Reading lightsStandard

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorStandard (Rain Sensor)
Alloy wheelsStandard
SunroofNot Available
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsStandard
Metallic paintOptional
Body-coloured bumpersStandard
Tinted glassStandard
Privacy glassNot Available
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsStandard (Heated)
Folding mirrorsOptional
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsStandard
Indicators in mirrorsStandard
Front fog lightsStandard
Automatic headlightsStandard
Xenon headlightsOptional
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsNot Available
Headlight washersOptional
AlarmStandard

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service interval20.000 km / 1 year
General warranty2 years, onbeperkt
Body warranty2 years

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€434