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481 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
0-100 km/h 5.1 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Performance
| Power | 481hp359kW+73 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,235kg4,927lb |
| Gross weight | 2,950kg6,504lb |
| Power-to-weight | 215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1s-0.5 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.1s-3.5 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s-0.5 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.2s-0.6 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 76.1s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-11.0 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 93L |
| Estimated range | 809km503mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 269g/km |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M278.928 |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Twin-turbo |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,804mm189in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,926mm76in |
| Height | 1,796mm71in |
| Wheelbase | 2,915mm115in |
| Front track | 1,648mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,663mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 690L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,010L |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8 (Stage 1) | 481 hp 359 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8 (Stage 1) | 5.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8 (Stage 1) | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8 (Stage 1) | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (Stage 1) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,019 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (Stage 1)PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 (Stage 1): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8 (Stage 1) | 5,000-5,750 rpm | 1,600-4,750 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
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