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2012 Mercedes-Benz W166 ML 350 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2011-2015]

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Overview

2012 Mercedes-Benz W166 ML 350 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2011-2015]

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4MATIC, offered in Europe from November 2011 to mid-2014 (Generation W166), is a 5-door, 4×4 (4Matic) permanent traction SUV. This model uses the Daimler-Benz M276 DE35 engine, a 3498 cm3 V6 (60°) direct injection third generation Gasoline engine. The engine is turbo-free (atmospheric), producing 306 hp / 302 hp / 225 kW in 6500 engine rpm and 370 nm torque in 3500 – 5250 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic Plus), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h to 7.6 seconds (according to the factory) and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 12.9 L/100km . The car has a length of 4804 mm , a width of 1926 mm , a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2055 kg , with a fuel tank of 78 liters .

Model:W166 ML 350 4MATIC
Production year:2012
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€17,800
Engine size:3.5 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:3498 cm3
Max power:306 PS / 302 HP / 225 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:12.9 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.4-11.3 L/100km
City:15.6-18.7 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.8 s
0-100 km/h:7.2 s
0-160 km/h:17.9 s
0-200 km/h:35.9 s
Top speed:235 km/h
Curb weight:2055 kg
Gross weight:2900 kg
Length:4804 mm
Width:1926 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:78 liters

Expert Assessment

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

ML 350 4MATIC (W166) with the M276 engine marked a major improvement in efficiency and power compared to the old M272 engine, thanks to the direct injection system and the elimination of problems with the shaft balancer. This V6 engine is very quiet and offers high performance without the need for turbines. The main considerations for maintenance include the accumulation of carbon in the suction valves (typical for direct injection) and attention to phase chain tensioners (chain tensioners), which in the first models could cause noise when starting in the cold.

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