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2010 Mercedes-Benz W164 ML 300 CDI BlueEfficiency 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2008-2011]

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Overview

2010 Mercedes-Benz W164 ML 300 CDI BlueEfficiency 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2008-2011]

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 300 CDI BlueEfficiency, offered in Europe during the period 2008-2011 (W164 Phase-II), is a 5-door, 4×4 (4Matic) permanent traction SUV. This diesel variant uses the Daimler-Benz OM642 DE30 engine, a 2987 cm3 V6 (72°) diesel engine with Common-Rail system. The engine is turbocharged (turbocharged with variable geometry and intercooler), producing 201 hp / 204 ps / 150 kW at 3800 engine rpm and 500 Nm torque at 1400 – 2400 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 204 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 9.0 L/100km . The car has a length of 4781 mm , a width of 1911 mm , a height of 1815 mm and weighs 2110 kg , with a fuel tank of 95 liters .

Model:W164 ML 300 CDI BlueEfficiency 4MATIC
Production year:2010
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€56,000
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:500 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:201 PS / 204 PS / 150 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:9.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.6-7.9 L/100km
City:11-13.2 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.2 s
0-100 km/h:9.5 s
0-160 km/h:27.8 s
0-200 km/h:134.8 s
Top speed:204 km/h
Curb weight:2110 kg
Gross weight:2910 kg
Length:4781 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 300 CDI BlueEfficiency (W164 Phase-II) represents an upgraded version of the OM642 V6 diesel engine, increasing torque to 500 Nm and reaching the Euro 5 emissions standard. This model offers a better balance between performance and fuel efficiency compared to the previous version. Despite the benefits of BlueEfficiency, the OM642 engine requires attention to the contamination of the intake manifold, EGR valve, and oil cooler seals.

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