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The ML500 is a
high-performance SUV with power, superior off-road
abilities, sleek sophistication and generous cargo space.
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RETAIL PRICE - $38,965 - $47,616 |
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Engine and Drivetrain
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Engine
4,966-cc SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8. High-pressure die-cast
alloy cylinder block, alloy heads. |
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Net power 288
hp @ 5,600 rpm |
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Net torque
325 lb-ft torque @ 2,700 - 4,250 rpm |
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Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane. |
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Fuel and ignition systems
ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential
multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark
ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel
spray, spark timing/phase and antiknock. Two
high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per
cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark-plug intervals.
Electronically controlled throttle. |
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Intake system
Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases
the intake runner length at lower rpm for improved
response. |
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Transmission
Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed automatic. Touch
Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow
upshifts by nudging the shift lever to the left or
right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear
programming allows one-touch selection of the best
gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by
holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one
second. Display in instrument cluster indicates
currently selected gear range. |
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Drive system
Permanent full-time 4-wheel drive, with 48/52
front/rear torque split maintained via a center
differential. |
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Transfer Case
2-speed, electronically controlled via dashboard
switch. Transfer case ratios: 1.00:1 (Normal range),
2.64:1(Low range). |
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Axle ratio
3.70:1 |
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* MSRP
includes $720 transportation and handling charge and
excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees,
registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor
and installation charges, insurance, optional
equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance
or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual
prices may vary by Dealer.
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situations. Some vehicles may be shown with non-U.S.
equipment. Some vehicles are shown with optional
equipment. |
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