Vehicle Specifications
- Make
- Mersedes-Benz
- Stock status
- In stock
- Made Year
- 2008
- Version
- Suv
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Doors
- 5
- Condition
- Used
- Drive
- 4x4
- Seats
- 4
- Color
- Blue
- Interior Color
- blue
- Price Type
- Fixed
- Warranty
- No
There is a multitude of SUVs and crossovers available to serve the needs of the motoring public. They range vastly in price, performance and efficiency. At the upper end of the price range sits the mid-size ML from Mercedes-Benz, which was launched in 1998; the present generation of this upscale all-wheel-drive (AWD) rig greeted us in 2006. This week’s example is diesel-powered, making it fairly unique within the broader SUV/crossover segment.
Key Features:
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Engine Type Diesel Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic Drive Type All wheel drive Cylinders V6 Total Seating 5 Basic Warranty 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. Fuel & MPG Fuel & MPG Fuel type Diesel fuel EPA city/highway MPG 18/24 MPG EPA combined MPG 21 MPG Range in miles (city/hwy) 451.8/602.4 mi. Fuel tank capacity 25.1 gal. Engine Engine Base engine size 3.0 L Cylinders V6 Base engine type Diesel Horsepower 215 hp @ 4,000 rpm Torque 398 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm Valves 24 Cam type Double overhead cam (DOHC) Towing & Hauling Towing & Hauling Max Towing Capacity 7,200 lbs. Max Payload Capacity 1,422 lbs. Drivetrain Drivetrain Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic Drive type All wheel drive Mechanical center differential Standard Descent control Standard Transmission hill holder Standard Suspension Suspension Four-wheel independent suspension Standard Double wishbone front suspension Standard Front and rear stabilizer bar Standard Multi-link rear suspension Standard
Condition:
Stepping into the throttle from any speed nets very strong acceleration- more so than expected, especially off-the-line. The ML is equipped with a sophisticated 7-speed transmission, which ensures there is a wide cache of gearing available to match immediate needs, whether such needs pertain to economical cruising or robust acceleration.
Small rocker switches on the back of the steering wheel allow the driver to manually operate the transmission with his/her fingertips. This feature is remarkably convenient, and encourages the use of engine braking when slowing down or coming to a stop.
The ML320 CDI is quite a polished performer. The diesel operates with the utmost in discretion, only announcing itself in any meaningful way when asked to perform. Otherwise, the beautifully executed cabin is a place of serenity complemented by a relatively smooth but always composed ride quality.
- ABS
- Air conditioning
- Alloy wheels
- Cruise control
- ESP
- Interior Entaertainment System
- Interior Entertainment System
- Leather interior
- Parking sensors
- Xenon