The M-class series vehicle
by Mercedes Benz is looking to enter the Indian market, this month after some
modification.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz
M-Class gets a refreshed front end that imparts a more modren look to it. The
new headlamps and bumper impart a cleaner yet more aggressive look to the M. It
gets daytime running LEDs in the bumper, in line with the rest of the Mercedes
range. The 2012 model will switch from CBU status to CKD assembly, which means
that its price should drop significantly and make it a viable option for those
looking for a luxury SUV to take off-road once in a while.
The CKD operation also means that the engine options will widen to three: the ML250 Bluetec, a 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 204PS and 500Nm of torque will ensure a very competitive starting price for the new ML. If you need a quicker diesel, you can opt for the ML350 Bluetec, a 258PS, 619Nm monster that manages to move this 2.2-ton machine quicker than most others on our roads. There's also a petrol engine on offer in the ML350 BlueEfficiency, with 306PS and 370Nm but we don't imagine there will be many takers for this variant in the Indian marketplace.
The CKD operation also means that the engine options will widen to three: the ML250 Bluetec, a 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 204PS and 500Nm of torque will ensure a very competitive starting price for the new ML. If you need a quicker diesel, you can opt for the ML350 Bluetec, a 258PS, 619Nm monster that manages to move this 2.2-ton machine quicker than most others on our roads. There's also a petrol engine on offer in the ML350 BlueEfficiency, with 306PS and 370Nm but we don't imagine there will be many takers for this variant in the Indian marketplace.
Technical Data:
Engine
and performance
|
|
Cylinder
arrangement/number
|
V/6
|
Displacement
(cc)
|
2987
|
Rated
output (kW [hp] at rpm)
|
170
[231] at 3800
|
Rated
torque (Nm at rpm)
|
540
at 1600-2400
|
Compression
ratio
|
17.1:1
|
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (s)
|
7.6
|
Top
speed (km/h)
|
220
|
Power
transmission
|
|
Drive
system
|
All
wheel drive with electronic traction system 4ETS with ESP
|
Transmissions
|
7G-TRONIC
|
Fuel
and consumption
|
|
Tank
capacity/with reserve (l)
|
95/13
|
Chassis
(standard) and wheels
|
|
Front
tyres/wheels
|
255/50
R19
|
Rear
tyres/wheels
|
255/50
R19
|
Dimensions
and weights
|
|
Perm.
GVW (kg)
|
2910
|
Boot
capacity (VDA) (I)
|
500
|
Turning
circle (m)
|
11.6
|
Mercedes Benz M
Class Car
|
Ex-showroom Price
|
|
 |
Mercedes
Benz M Class ML 320 CDI 4Matic
|
Rs.
48,81,522*
|
 |
Mercedes Benz M Class ML 350 4Matic
|
Rs.
49,35,000*
|
 |
Mercedes
Benz M Class Grand Sports
|
Rs.
55,57,000*
|
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