2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 114.7 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 188.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 75.2 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 71.5 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4623 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 64.6 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 25.1 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.9 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.2 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.8 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 40.0 | |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Mercedes' ML350 had a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, whereas the ML500 got a 5.0-liter V8 that developed 302 horsepower. A new high-performance ML63 model joined for 2007, with a 503-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. Also new for 2007 was a turbodiesel-powered ML320 CDI, whose V6 engine produced 215 horsepower. All models used a seven-speed automatic transmission. Replacing the ML500 and its 5.0-liter 302-horsepower V8 for '08 was the ML550 with a 5.5-liter 382-horsepower V8.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc V6 | 3.5 / 213 | 268 | 258 | 7-speed automatic: 15/20 | 7-speed automatic: 18.5 |
| ohc V8 | 5.0 / 303 | 302 | 339 | 7-speed automatic: 12/16 | 7-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V8 | 6.2 / 379 | 503 | 465 | 7-speed automatic: 11/14 | 7-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V8 | 5.5 / 333 | 382 | 391 | 7-speed automatic: 13/18 | 7-speed automatic: 16.8 |
| Turbodiesel dohc V6 | 3.0 / 182 | 215 | 398 | 7-speed automatic: 18/24 | 7-speed automatic: 22.2 |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive








