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2012 Mercedes-Benz W166 ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2011-2015]

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Overview

2012 Mercedes-Benz W166 ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2011-2015]

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 BlueTEC, offered in Europe from November 2011 to March 2015 (Generation W166), is a 5-door, 4×4 (4Matic) permanent traction SUV. This model uses the Daimler-Benz OM651 DE22 engine, a 2143 cm3 in-line 4-cylinder diesel engine (Line 4) with common rail injection. The engine is equipped with two turbo (biturbo) and intercooler, producing 204 HP / 201 HP / 150 kW at 4200 engine rpm and 500 Nm torque at 1600 – 1800 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic Plus), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 7.7 L/100km . The car has a length of 4804 mm , a width of 1926 mm , a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2075 kg , with a fuel tank of 70 liters .

Model:W166 ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Production year:2012
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€16,900
Engine size:2.1 L
Max torque:500 Nm
Cylinders alignment:L 4
Charge system:Diesel with dy turbocharger
Displacement:2143 cm3
Max power:204 PS / 201 HP / 150 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:7.7 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.9-7.1 L/100km
City:9-10.8 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.2 s
0-100 km/h:9.0 s
0-160 km/h:28 s
0-200 km/h:1088.5 s
Top speed:210 km/h
Curb weight:2075 kg
Gross weight:2950 kg
Length:4804 mm
Width:1926 mm
Height:1796 mm

Expert Assessment

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

The ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC marked the transition to the W166 generation, bringing for the first time a 4-cylinder engine to the ML series to increase fuel efficiency and meet Euro 6 standards. Although it has smaller volume than the predecessor V6, the biturbo technology provides a high torque (500 Nm) that is sufficient for the weight of the vehicle. Key considerations for maintenance include the BlueTEC emission system (NOx sensors and AdBlue heater), as well as attention to the phase chain that is characteristic of high-mileage OM651 engines.

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