2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML

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Vehicle Details

Year
2012
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
M-Class
Variant
ML
Body Style
SUV
Generation
W166
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic

Powertrain

Engine Name
ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-Tronic Plus
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
306 hp
Power (kW)
225 kW
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h (146 mph)
0–60 mph
7.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.6 seconds
Displacement
3,498 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,804 mm (189.1 in)
Width
1,926 mm (75.8 in)
Height
1,796 mm (70.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Curb weight
2,130 kg (4,696 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 - 5,250 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
7 litres
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
12 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Service Intervals
Air Filter
75,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
75,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
240,000 km / 15 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
78 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Class
C
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
199 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,141 mm (84.3 in)
Track, Front
1,648 mm (64.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Overhang, Front
880 mm (34.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,009 mm (39.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Ground Clearance
208 mm (8.2 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,059 mm (41.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
992 mm (39.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
508 mm (20.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
729 mm (28.7 in)
Knee Room, Front
475 mm (18.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,482 mm (58.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,528 mm (60.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,900 kg (6,393 lb)
Cargo Capacity
770 kg (1,698 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Yes
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Side Steps
Optional
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Colour
Silver
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Side Steps
Stationary
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
150 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Automatic Close
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
690 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,010 litres
Depth
1,046 mm (41.2 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height
902 mm (35.5 in)
Sill Height
761 mm (30.0 in)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Optional

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Pedestrian
Yes
City
Yes
Inter-urban
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
96 %
Child Occupant
75 %
Vulnerable Road Users
60 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Overall Score
36.34
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
15.34
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
5/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
5/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Crash, Driver
5/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger
5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Combined Rear Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
17.9 %
Overall Safety Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
4/5 stars
IIHS
Test Year
2014
Award
Top Safety Pick+
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Pillar
  • A-Pillar, Right
  • B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)

Awards

Golden Steering Wheel
Large SUV
2011

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