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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500

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Best in Class

Best in class

Most safety equipment, towing capacity, ground clearance, fuel tank size, sportiness, available torque, cargo room, rear seat head room, rear seat hip room, front seat hip room

Fuel Economy

Highway

17MPG

City

13MPG

Combined

14MPG

Safety

Overall safety rating

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning

Automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

Dual

Rear air conditioning

Automatic climate control

Rear air conditioning zones

Single

Airbags

Airbag deactivation

Occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

Dual

Side airbags

Front

Side curtain airbags

Rear

Audio System

In-Dash CD

Single disc

Radio

AM/FM

Brakes

ABS

4-wheel

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Rear brake type

Ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests

Rear folding

Center console trim

Wood

Dash trim

Wood

Door trim

Wood

Floor mat material

Carpet

Floor mats

Front

Shift knob trim

Alloy

Steering wheel trim

Leather

Convenience Features

Center console

Front console with storage

Multi-function remote

Keyless entry

Power outlet(s)

Front

Reading lights

Front

Steering wheel

Tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel mounted controls

Paddle shifter

Storage

Door pockets

Drivetrain

Axle ratio

3.70

Exterior Features

Grille color

Chrome

Rear trunk/liftgate

Liftgate

Instrumentation

Gauge

Tachometer

Warnings and reminders

Low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights

Approach lamps

Headlights

Auto on/off

Mirrors

Side mirror adjustments

Power

Side mirrors

Heated

Roof

Roof rack crossbars

Black

Safety

Seatbelts

Rear seatbelts

Center 3-point

Seats

Driver seat

Heated

Driver seat manual adjustments

Lumbar

Driver seat power adjustments

8

Front headrests

Adjustable

Front seat type

Bucket

Passenger seat

Heated

Passenger seat power adjustments

8

Rear headrests

Adjustable

Rear seat folding

Split

Rear seat type

Split-bench

Upholstery

Leather

Security

Anti-theft system

Vehicle immobilizer

Stability and Traction

Off-road driving assist

Hill descent

Suspension

Front suspension classification

Independent

Front suspension type

Double wishbone

Rear suspension classification

Independent

Rear suspension type

Multi-link

Telematics

Satellite communications

TeleAid

Tires and Rims

Spare tire mount location

Inside

Tire speed rating

H

Tire type

All season

Wheel diameter

18 inch

Windows

Front wipers

Rain sensing

Liftgate window

Fixed

Power windows

Remotely operated

Window defogger

Rear

ABS

4-wheel

MP3 Player

x

Drive Type

Drive type

AWD

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tank volume

25 gal

Interior Dimensions

Cargo volume

41 cu ft

Interior volume

148 cu ft

Passenger volume

107 cu ft

Measurements of Size and Shape

Angle of approach

27 degrees

Angle of departure

25 degrees

Ground clearance

8.3 in

Height

69.8 in

Length

188.5 in

Wheelbase

114.7 in

Width

75.2 in

Measurements of Weight

Curb weight

4743 tons

Gross vehicle weight range

6001-7000 lbs

Gross vehicle weight rating

6239 lbs

Towing capacity

5000 lbs

Performance Specifications

Turning circle

37.9 ft

Seating

Head room in front

39.9 in

Head room in rear

39.8 in

Hip room in front

58.3 in

Hip room in rear

58.3 in

Leg room in front

42.2 in

Leg room in rear

4E+1 in

Maximum seating

5

Shoulder room in front

59.9 in

Shoulder room in rear

59.8 in

Standard seating

5

Truck Specifications

Maximum payload

1496 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rear tire type

255/55R18 H

Rear wheel diameter

18.0 in

Tire type

255/55R18 H

Wheel diameter

18.0 in

Safety Equipment

2-wheel ABS

Not Available

4-wheel ABS

Standard

Brake assist

Standard

Daytime running lights

Standard

Electronic stability control

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Front driver airbags

Standard

Front passenger airbags

Standard

Rollover stability control

Not Available

Side curtain airbags

Standard

Side impact airbags

Standard

Tire pressure monitoring system

Standard

Kelley Blue Book

Best Redesigned Vehicle: Finalist

b

Motor Trend

SUV of the Year: Contender

b

Engine

The equipped engine used in this test.

5.0L NA V8 single overhead cam (SOHC) 24V

Transmission

The equipped transmission used in this test.

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Fuel Type

Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA).

Gasoline

Sales Area

The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008

Clean fuel vehicle

Under-Hood ID

Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA.

6MBXT05.0LBI

Air Pollution Score

0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle

N/A

Greenhouse Gas Score

0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle.

N/A

Smartway

"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle.

EliteElite

Basic

New Car Basic Warranty

48 months, 50,000 miles

Drivetrain/Powertrain

Powertrain

48 months, 50,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

Unlimited months, Unlimited miles

Rust

Corrosion

48 months, 50,000 miles

Recalls

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2005-05-17 05V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 2008-02-04 08V006000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2008-08-30 08V303000
TRAILER HITCHES 2008-06-16 08V242000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM 2022-06-30 22V315000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM 2024-05-24 24V298000