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2010 Mercedes-Benz W164 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2008-2011]

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Overview

2010 Mercedes-Benz W164 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2008-2011]

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC, offered in North America 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 210 hp / 213 PS / 156.5 kW at 3800 engine rpm and 542 Nm of torque at 1600 – 2400 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 202 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 9.5 L/100km . The car has a length of 4788 mm , a width of 1911 mm , a height of 1815 mm and weighs 2256 kg , with a fuel tank of 95 liters .

Model:W164 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Production year:2010
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€59,000
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:542 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:210 PS / 213 PS / 156.5 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:9.5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.9-8.3 L/100km
City:11.5-13.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.4 s
0-100 km/h:9.8 s
0-160 km/h:28.7 s
0-200 km/h:136.7 s
Top speed:202 km/h
Curb weight:2256 kg
Gross weight:2830 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

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC (W164 Phase-II) for the North American market used the BlueTEC system (with AdBlue) to meet strict emission standards in the US. While the torque of 542 Nm is high, the SUV's overall heavy weight results in a moderate acceleration of about 9.8 seconds from 0-100 km/h. As a V6 diesel, this model is known as a sustainable choice, but with the additional cost and complexities of maintaining the AdBlue emissions control system.

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