2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Technical Data
| ML450 HYBRID | ML350 BlueTEC | ML350 4MATIC | ML550 4MATIC | ML63 AMG | ||
| Vehicle type | Four-door (plus liftgate), five-passenger sport-utility vehicle | Four-door (plus liftgate), five-passenger sport-utility vehicle | Four-door (plus liftgate), five-passenger sport-utility vehicle | Four-door (plus liftgate), five-passenger sport-utility vehicle | Four-door (plus liftgate), five-passenger sport-utility vehicle | |
| Chassis | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | |
| Hybrid Module | ||||||
| Configuration | Two-Mode Hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Voltage | 288 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Battery | Nickel Metal | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Electric-Only Range | 1.8 mi / 34 mph | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Electric Drive Unit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Horsepower (hp) | 83 + 80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 1773 + 192 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Internal Combustion Engine | 90-degree V6 | 72-degree V6 | 90-degree V6 | 90-degree V8 | 90-degree V8 | |
| Engine material | Aluminum block and heads; cast-in iron cylinders | Aluminum block and heads; cast-in iron cylinders | Aluminum block and heads; cast-in iron cylinders | Aluminum block and heads; cast-in iron cylinders | Aluminum block and heads; cast-in iron cylinders | |
| Valve arrangement | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | Four valves per cylinder | |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; duplex chain-driven | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; duplex chain-driven | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; duplex chain-driven | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; duplex chain-driven | Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank; duplex chain-driven | |
| Displacement (cc) | 3,498 | 182.0 / 2,987 | 213.5 / 3,498 | 333.2 / 5,461 | 378.7 / 6,208 | |
| Bore (in./mm) | 92.9 | 3.27 / 83.0 | 3.66 / 92.9 | 3.86 / 98.0 | 4.02 / 102.2 | |
| Stroke (in./mm) | 86 | 3.62 / 92.0 | 3.39 / 86.0 | 3.56 / 90.5 | 3.72 / 94.6 | |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.5:1 | 10.7:1 | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 275 @ 6,000 | 210 @ 3,800 | 268 @ 6,000 | 382 @ 6,000 | 503 @ 6,800 | |
| Torque (lb-ft.) @ rpm | 258 @ 3,000 - 5,500 | 400 @ 1,600 - 2,400 | 258 @ 2,400 - 5,000 | 391 @ 2,800 - 4,800 | 465 @ 5,200 | |
| Intake system | Two-stage, variable-length intake manifold | Turbocharger and intercooler; piezoelectric injectors | Two-stage, variable-length intake manifold | Two-stage, variable-length intake manifold | Two-stage, variable-length intake manifold | |
| Engine management | Aktinkson Cycle | OM 642 electronic diesel fuel injection |
ME 9.7 | ME 9.7 | ME 9.7 | |
| Max. engine speed (rpm) | 6,500 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 6,500 | 7,200 | |
| Combined Output | ||||||
| Horsepower (hp) | 335 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 381 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Transmission | 2-mode 8-Speed ContinuouslyTransmission Variable | Seven-speed automatic | Seven-speed automatic | Seven-speed automatic | Seven-speed automatic | |
| Shift controls | Direct Select | Direct Select | Direct Select | Direct Select | Direct Select with AMG SPEEDSHIFT | |
| Gear ratios | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 1 | 3.89 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | 4.38:1 | |
| 2 | 2.62 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | 2.86:1 | |
| 3 | 1.80 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | 1.92:1 | |
| 4 | 1.35 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | 1.37:1 | |
| 5 | 1.00 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | |
| 6 | 0.86 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | 0.82:1 | |
| 7 | 0.72 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | 0.73:1 | |
| 8 | 0.63 | - | - | - | - | |
| R | -2.97 | - 3.42:1 | - 3.42:1 | - 3.42:1 | - 3.42:1 | |
| R2 "comfort mode" | - | - 2.23:1 | - 2.23:1 | - 2.23:1 | - 2.23:1 | |
| Final drive | 3.45 | 3.45:1 | 3.90:1 | 3.70:1 | 3.45:1 | |
| Stability control | ESC stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | ESP stability control | |
| Traction control | 4MATIC All Wheel Drive plus 4ETS traction control with brake and throttle intervention | 4MATIC All Wheel Drive plus 4ETS traction control with brake and throttle intervention | 4MATIC All Wheel Drive plus 4ETS traction control with brake and throttle intervention | 4MATIC All Wheel Drive plus 4ETS traction control with brake and throttle intervention | 4MATIC All Wheel Drive plus 4ETS traction control with brake and throttle intervention | |
| Suspension | Four-wheel independent w/ AIRMATIC | Four-wheel independent | Four-wheel independent | Four-wheel independent | Four-wheel independent | |
| front | Independent double wishbone; antidive geometry; stabilizer bar | Independent double wishbone; antidive geometry; stabilizer bar | Independent double wishbone; antidive geometry; stabilizer bar | Independent double wishbone; antidive geometry; stabilizer bar | Independent double wishbone; antidive geometry; stabilizer bar | |
| rear | Independent 4-arm multilink; geometry for antisquat and alignment control; stabilizer bar | Independent 4-arm multilink; geometry for antisquat and alignment control; stabilizer bar | Independent 4-arm multilink; geometry for antisquat and alignment control; stabilizer bar | Independent 4-arm multilink; geometry for antisquat and alignment control; stabilizer bar | Independent 4-arm multilink; geometry for antisquat and alignment control; stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion steering with constant power assist | Rack-and-pinion steering with constant power assist | Rack-and-pinion steering with constant power assist | Rack-and-pinion steering with constant power assist | Rack-and-pinion steering with constant power assist | |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | |
| Steering ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.6:1 | 18.6:1 | 18.6:1 | 18.6:1 | |
| Turning radius (ft.) | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | |
| Wheels (in.) | front | 8 x 19 | 8.0 x 19 | 8.0 x 19 | 8.0 x 19 | 10.0 x 20 |
| rear | 8 x 19 | 8.0 x 19 | 8.0 x 19 | 8.0 x 19 | 10.0 x 20 | |
| Tires | front | 255 / 50 R19 | 255 / 50 R 19 | 255 / 50 R 19 | 255 / 50 R 19 | 295 / 40 R 20 |
| rear | 255 / 50 R19 | 255 / 50 R 19 | 255 / 50 R 19 | 255 / 50 R 19 | 295 / 40 R 20 | |
| Brakes | Dual circuit power-assist 4-wheel disc w/ recuperation | Dual circuit power-assist 4-wheel disc | Dual circuit power-assist 4-wheel disc | Dual circuit power-assist 4-wheel disc | Dual circuit power-assist 4-wheel disc | |
| Disc diameter (in./mm) | front | 13 / 330 | 13.0; ventilated | 13.0; ventilated | 13.0; ventilated | 15.4; ventilated |
| rear | 13 / 330 | 13.0; solid | 13.0; solid | 13.0; solid | 14.4; ventilated | |
| Disc thickness (in./mm) | front | 1.26 / 32 | 1.3 / 32 | 1.3 / 32 | 1.3 / 32 | 1.3 / 32 |
| rear | 0.55 / 14 | 0.45 / 12 | 0.45 / 12 | 0.45 / 12 | 0.45 / 12 | |
| Exterior dimensions (in. / mm) | ||||||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 | 114.7 | 114.7 | 114.7 | 114.7 | |
| Length | 188.2 | 188.2 | 188.2 | 188.2 | 188.2 | |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 76.3 | 76.3 | 76.3 | 76.3 | 77.8 | |
| Height | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 73.3 | |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Track | front | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| rear | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 | |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | 5,247 | 4,974 | 4,705 (2WD: 4,632) | 4,795 | 5,093 | |
| Aerodynamic drag (Cd) | 0.34 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Frontal area (sq. ft.) | ||||||
| Interior dimensions (in.) | ||||||
| Head room (w/sunroof) | front | 39.9 | 39.8 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| 2nd row | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 | |
| Leg room | front | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| 2nd row | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | |
| Shoulder room | front | 59.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 |
| 2nd row | 59.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 | |
| Cargo Length | Back row up | 41.85 | 41.85 | 41.85 | 41.85 | 41.85 |
| Back row down | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | |
| Cargo floor width (narrowest) | ||||||
| Capacities | ||||||
| Cabin volume (cu. ft.) | 162.1 | 162.1 | 162.1 | 162.1 | 162.1 | |
| Cargo volume | Back row up | 29.4 | 29.4 | 29.4 | 29.4 | 29.4 |
| Back row down | 72.4 | 72.4 | 72.4 | 72.4 | 72.4 | |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (lbs.) | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Towing (lbs.) | 5,000 | 7,200 | 7,200 (2WD: 4,600) | 7,200 | 7,200 | |
| Max. total payload | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Fuel tank/reserve (gallons) | 23.8 / 3.4 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 | |
| AdBlue tank (gallons) | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Performance | ||||||
| 0-60 (seconds) | 7.8 (est) | 8 (est.) | 7.9 (est.) | 5.6 (est.) | 4.8 (est.) | |
| Top speed (mph) | 131 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 155 | |
| Fuel mileage, city/hwy | 21 / 24 | 18 / 24 | 15 / 20 (2WD: 16 / 21) | 13 / 18 | 11 / 15 | |
| Note: Technical specifications are subject to change. | ||||||
