The entry level ML 250 is powered by a 2.1 liter four-cylinder diesel with 204HP (150 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox delivering the power to an all-wheel drive system.
The new M-Class has a selective damping suspension, while the Airmatic self-leveling air suspension and an Active Curve System with dynamic roll stabilization is available as an option. The SAV equipped with this is a real pleasure to drive.
The safety is at extemely high level – Night View Assist Plus including pedestrian recognition, Speed Limit Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Park Assist and Distronic Plus and some other intersting systems.
Although the big SUV weighs 2.2 tons, the performance is at decent level as well as the fuel consumption. Check out the video below to see the test.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaboGMXREJ8
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class:
| ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC (Predecessor) |
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
ML 350 CDI 4MATIC (Predecessor) |
|
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement cc | 2143 | 2987 | 2987 | 2987 |
| Rated ouput hp | 204 | 204 | 258 | 231 |
| Max torque Nm | 500 | 500 | 620 | 540 |
| NEDC combined mpg CO2 / km |
43.4 – 47.0 158 |
31.4 – 33.6 224 |
38.1 – 41.5 179 |
30.0 – 31.8 235-246 |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph s |
9.0 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Top speed mph | 130 | 130 | 139 | 136 |
| Emissions standard | EU6 | EU5 | EU6 | EU5 |
Source: Autocar co uk via Youtube