







(2004 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | ML 500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | ML class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | offroad vehicle | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4780 mm / 188.2 in / 188.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1911 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1815 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 2100 kg / 4630 lb / 4630 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2915 mm / 114.8 in / 114.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1619 mm / 63.7 in / 63.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1621 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 in | Fuel capacity | 95 l / 20.9 UK gal / 25.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.36 | Frontal Area | 2.81 m2 / 30.2 sq ft / 30.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 1.01 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4966 cm3 / 303.0 cu in / 303.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 620.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 225.2 kW / 306.2 hp / 306.2 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 460.0 Nm / 339.3 lbft / 339.3 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 222.1 kW / 302.0 bhp / 302.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 60.8 kW/l / 1.355 bhp/cu in / 1.355 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 92.63 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.7 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 143.81 kW/ton / 195.53 bhp/ton / 195.53 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.4Li.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 8J x 18 ET 60 | Wheels rear | 8J x 18 ET 60 |
| Tyres front | 255/55 R 18 | Tyres rear | 255/55 R 18 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
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Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz ML 500