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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
$48,990 - $94,990Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
15 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The redesigned 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is available in four different models: a gasoline-powered ML350, a diesel ML350 BlueTEC, a V8-powered ML550 and a high-performance ML63 AMG. All models include 4MATIC all-wheel drive, and share a feature...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV has been completely redesigned for 2012. Although the new version has about the same overall size and proportions as ...
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Specs
EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.5L/333
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 518 @ 5250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 516 @ 1750-5000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.42/2.23
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.45
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: - TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: - TBD -
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 18
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 12.2
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 5238
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front: Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Air Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Air Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.4 x 1.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P265/45R20
Rear Tire Size: P265/45R20
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 x 9.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 x 9.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 18.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 27.7
Wheelbase (in): 114.8
Length, Overall (in): 188.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 77.8
Height, Overall (in): 73.3
Track Width, Front (in): - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 75.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 41.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 71.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 36.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 132.7
Front Head Room (in): 38.9
Front Leg Room (in): 40.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.5
Front Hip Room (in): 58.3
Second Head Room (in): 38.5
Second Leg Room (in): 38.4
Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.4
Second Hip Room (in): 58.3
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Body Style: 4 Door
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 1 (2011)
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 12.2
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$94,990
Invoice
$88,341
Description
5.5L/333, 518 @ 5250, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
14 MPG
Hwy
18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
Description
5.5L/333, 518 @ 5250, Automatic
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