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2007 Mercedes-Benz W164 ML 420 CDI 4MATIC DPF (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2005-2008]

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Overview

2007 Mercedes-Benz W164 ML 420 CDI 4MATIC DPF (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2005-2008]

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI DPF, offered in Europe during the period 2005-2008 (W164 Phase-I), is a 5-door, 4×4 (4Matic) permanent traction SUV. This powerful diesel variant uses the Daimler-Benz OM629 DE40 engine, a 3996 cm3 V8 (75°) diesel engine with Common-Rail system. The engine is turbocharged (with two turbochargers and intercooler), producing 302 HP / 306 PS / 225 kW at 3600 engine revolutions and 700 Nm at 2000 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 234 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 10.3 L/100km . The car has a length of 4788 mm , a width of 1911 mm , a height of 1815 mm and weighs 2240 kg , with a fuel tank of 95 liters .

Model:W164 ML 420 CDI 4MATIC DPF
Production year:2007
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€78,000
Engine size:4.0 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:3996 cm3
Max power:302 PS / 306 PS / 225 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:10.3 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:7.4-8.9 L/100km
City:12.8-15.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.7 s
0-100 km/h:7.0 s
0-160 km/h:18.0 s
0-200 km/h:35.0 s
Top speed:234 km/h
Curb weight:2240 kg
Gross weight:2950 kg
Length:4788 mm
Width:1911 mm
Height:1815 mm
Fuel capacity:95 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
75%
Safety
75%
Performance
60%
Driveability
70%
Durability
60%
Maintenance
50%
Design
65%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI (W164) is a powerful diesel version of the V8, known for its massive 700 Nm torque, making it one of the fastest SUVs of its time. The OM629 engine, although powerful, is known for EGR valve problems and, like other turbo diesel engines, can have issues with DPF if not regularly driven over long distances. This model offers an excellent combination of luxury, performance and eye-catching ability.

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