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

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Overview

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

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC, offered in North America (W166), is a 5-door, 4×4 (4Matic) permanent traction SUV. This diesel variant uses the Daimler-Benz OM642 LS DE30 engine , a 2987 cm3 V6 (72°) diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler. The engine produces 243 hp / 240 hp/ 179 kW in 3600 engine rpm and 617 nm torque in 1600 – 2400 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h to 7.9 seconds (according to the factory) and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 209 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate (EPA), is around 10.7 L/100km . The car has a length of 4804 mm , a width of 1926 mm , a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2285 kg , with a fuel tank of 93 liters .

Model:W166 ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Production year:2012
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€19,900
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:617 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:243 PS / 240 HP / 179 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:10.7 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.9-8.3 L/100km
City:11.7-14 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6 (Ekuivalent)
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5.9 s
0-100 km/h:8.8 s
0-160 km/h:25.8 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:209 km/h
Curb weight:2285 kg
Gross weight:3060 kg
Length:4804 mm
Width:1926 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (W166) for the North American market offered a significant increase in torque (617 Nm) compared to the previous generation. This V6 Diesel engine is known for its traction power and comfort on long journeys. However, like all BlueTEC OM642 engines, it requires rigorous emission system maintenance (AdBlue/NOx) and attention to potential oil leaks from the oil cooler, as well as fuel cleanliness to avoid clogging piezoelectric injectors.

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