ML 420 CDI 4MATIC Introduced

Technical data: M-Class

Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI

Engine

Number of cylinders		8/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Cubic capacity	cm³	3996
Bore x stroke	mm	86 x 86
Rated power	kW/bhp	225/306
Nominal torque	Nm	700 at 2000-2600 rpm
Compression ratio		17 : 1

Power transmission

Drive system		Permanent 4-wheel drive, torque distribution 50:50
Transmission		Seven-speed automatic transmission
Transmission ratios	Differential 1st gear 2nd gear Related:Mercedes SLK R171 Performance RS 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear 7th gear Reverse	3.09 4.377 2.859 1.921 1.368 1.0 0.82 Related:Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept [Video] 0.728 -3.416/-2.231

Chassis / suspension

Front axle	Double-wishbone suspension, anti-dive, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear axle	Four-link suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Brake system	Internally ventilated front and rear disc brakes, drum-type parking brake, ABS, Brake Assistant, ESP®, 4ETS
Steering system	Power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, steering shock absorbers
Wheels / rims	8 J x 18 ET 56
Tyres	255/55 R 18

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase	mm	2915
Track width front/back	mm	1644/1647
Overall - length	mm	4780
Overall - width	mm	1911
Overall - height	mm	1815
Turning circle	m	11,6
Luggage compartment volume*	l	551-2050
Kerb weight acc. to EU	kg	2315
Loading capacity	kg	635
Permitted GVW	kg	2950
Tank contents / of which spare (reserve)	l	95/13

Performance figures and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	seconds	6.8
Maximum speed	km/h	235
Fuel consumption**	l/100 km	11.1 - 11.3

*acc. to VDA measuring method; **combined

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