"Mercedes ML 164": photos, specifications, car features and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

This "Mercedes" is the second generation of the German manufacturer's popular M-class SUVs. For the first time, the Mercedes ML 164 was presented to the public at the North American Auto Show in early 2005. Serial production of the machine was carried out in the period from 2005 to 2011. It is worth noting that in 2006 the Mercedes ML 164 was recognized as the best full-size SUV by the Association of Journalists of Canada.

Design

The appearance of the crossover has been significantly changed compared to the previous generation. First of all, it concerns the optics and the radiator grille. The bumper has become more embossed. Changed mirrors and side of the body. Changed the look of the rear lights and trunk lid. In general, the design of the Mercedes ML in the 164 body has become more solid and sporty. Often the SUV was painted in two colors - silver and black.

Among the features of this car, it is worth noting the possibility of purchasing the "Sport" package, which included the following elements:

• AMG style front and rear bumpers.
• Chrome trim.
• 5-spoke alloy wheels.
• Oval exhaust pipes.

Dimensions, ground clearance, weight

The car belongs to the SUV class and has the following dimensions. The length of the body is 4.78 m, the width is 1.91 m, the height is 1.82 m. The ground clearance of the German SUV is 20 cm. The curb weight, depending on the modification, is 2.1-2.3 tons. SUV "Mercedes ML" in 164 body is 2.83 t.

It is worth noting that in terms of cross-country ability, this car is a serious competitor for the BMW X5 and Audi Q7. The car has a high ground clearance and short overhangs (both front and rear). But still, it is not intended for off-road.

Salon

In the cabin of the second generation of SUVs, better materials are used. The capacity for all passengers has also been expanded. As an option, it was proposed to install sports seats with pronounced lateral support. And on the regular versions, leather seats with electric adjustment, ventilation and heating were installed (there was also a position memory for the driver's seat).

Plastic, stylized as a tree, and stainless steel were used as decoration(thresholds with the inscription "Mercedes-Benz"). In 2008, the interior changed a little, seats with more powerful lateral support and another multimedia system were installed in the car. As an additional option, it became possible to install eight-inch displays in the headrests and a 610-watt Harman Kardon branded audio system. As noted by the reviews, the Mercedes ML 164 is distinguished by good sound insulation, a spacious trunk (more than 20,000 liters with the seats folded down), high build quality and a good level of equipment.

Specifications

The engine range includes both petrol and diesel powertrains. Let's start with the first. The base engine is a V-shaped six-cylinder unit with a displacement of 3.5 liters. It develops 350 Nm of torque in the range from 2.45 to 5 thousand revolutions. With it, "Mercedes ML 164" is able to accelerate to hundreds in 8.4 s. And the maximum speed was 225 km/h.

In addition, the modification "ML 450 Hybrid" was available. It included, in addition to the base one, an electric motor of 45 kW. As a result, the total engine torque increased to 517 Nm, and acceleration to 100 was reduced by 0.2 s. The maximum speed has become a little lower - 210 km / h. But fuel consumption has dropped significantly. For 100 km in mixed mode, the car spends 7.7 liters of gasoline.

Next on the list is the ML 500 modification. It provided for the installation of two engines. "Junior" - an eight-cylinder V-engine with a working5 l. Its power is 306 hp. s., torque - 460 Nm in the range from 2.7 to 4.75 thousand revolutions per minute. Acceleration to hundreds of SUV "Mercedes ML 164" takes only 6.9 s. Maximum speed - 240 km / h. At the same time, the engine consumed the largest amount of fuel (with the exception of AMG versions) - 13.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km.

In 2007, the ML 500 version began to be equipped with a more powerful engine. It was a unit with the same eight-cylinder layout, but with a working volume of 5.5 liters. So, it develops a power of 388 hp. With. You move peak torque - 530 Nm in the range from 2.8 to 4.8 thousand revolutions. With it, "Mercedes ML 164" accelerates to hundreds in 5.8 s. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Remarkably, this engine consumed less fuel. On a 100 km journey in a combined cycle, he spends 13.1 liters of gasoline 95 marks.

AMG

It is worth talking about the AMG modification separately. She came with a 6.2-liter V-engine with 510 hp. With. The torque of this power unit is 630 Nm at 5, 2 thousand revolutions. Acceleration to hundreds in the sports version of the SUV is exactly 5 s. Peak speed - 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Fuel consumption according to passport data - 16.5 liters per 100 km. But as practice shows, gasoline on the AMG version "flies away" in liters. It is not uncommon for this car to consume 25-28 liters of fuel in the city.

Diesel "ML"164"

The youngest in the "solid fuel" line is a 3-liter turbocharged unit with 190 hp. With. This engine develops 440 Nm of torque. Acceleration to hundreds of a 2.8-liter ML SUV takes 9.8 s. The maximum speed that this SUV can develop is 205 km / h. Fuel consumption - 9.6 liters per 100 km.

The next on the list is also a 3-liter unit, but already at 224 hp. s., torque - 510 Nm in the range from 1.6 to 2.8 thousand revolutions per minute. Acceleration to hundreds - 8.6 s. Maximum speed - 215 km / h. For 100 km of travel, this engine spends the same 9.6 liters of fuel.

One of the most popular versions - ML 350. It is equipped with a 230-horsepower turbocharged engine with a cylinder capacity of 3 liters. With it, the car accelerates to hundreds in 7.3 s. The maximum speed is limited to 220 km/h. Consumption - 8.9 liters in the "highway / city" mode.

The top of the line is a 4-liter unit, which can be found on SUVs "ML-450". Its power is 306 liters. s., torque - 700 Nm at 2-2, 6 thousand revolutions per minute. Acceleration to 100 km - only 6.5 s. Maximum speed - 235 km / h. At the same time, fuel consumption is not too high - 10.6 liters.

Chassis

Front and rear, the car uses independent multi-link suspension. Either helical springs or pneumatic cylinders can be used as elastic elements.

As noted by the reviews of the owners of this car, the suspension on this SUV is very comfortable. Although the car enters the corners difficult due to the high center of gravity. Excessive roll is the main drawback of all SUVs of the ML series.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the SUV "Mercedes ML" in the 164th body is. This is a good analogue of the BMW X5, which is no less luxurious interior, comfortable suspension and fast engines. Model ML 164 proved to be much more reliable than its predecessor. However, the repair and cost of individual original spare parts for this car is disproportionately high. Moreover, as noted in the reviews, problems most often occur with electronics.