Press Kit: Press Driving Presentation Iceland 2006
Stuttgart/Reykjavik
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Jun 18, 2006
Technical data: M-Class
Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI

Engine

Number of cylinders / configuration   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
Mixture preparation   Common-rail direct injection, exhaust turbocharger, EDC
Power transmission

Drive system   Permanent 4-wheel drive, torque distribution 50:50
Transmission  
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Transmission ratios Differential
1st gear
2nd gear
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
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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