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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base

ML550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base

ML500 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC
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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
(2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4dr AWD shown)
 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
(2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 4dr AWD shown)
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MSRP $52,750 $49,200
Destination Charge $875 $775
Invoice Price $49,058 $45,756
Total List Price $53,625 $49,975
Available Engines 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium) 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)
Available Transmissions 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Fuel Economy City 13 mpg 14 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway 18 mpg 19 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Data    
Front, Passenger's
Front, Driver's
Other, Rollover Resistance -
Side, Rear Seat
Side, Front Seat
IIHS Crash Test Data    
Side, Driver Torso Acceptable Acceptable
Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg Good Good
Rear, Dynamic Rating Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot Good Good
Side, Driver Head and Neck Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Torso Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage Good Good
Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Good Good
Side, Structure/safety cage Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest Good Good
Rear, Overall Rear Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck Good Good
Side, Overall Side Good Good
Side, Driver Head Protection Good Good
Overview 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Safety Overview driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, ignition disable driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, ignition disable
In-Vehicle Assistance Service Standard Standard
Drive-Type Overview 4 wheel drive 4 wheel drive
Audio Overview Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, 8, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls		 Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, remote CD compatible, 8, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls
Available:
theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, remote CD compatible
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD		 Available:
theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, glove box mounted 6-disc remote CD		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, remote CD compatible
Available:
theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls, rear controls		 Available:
theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls, rear controls
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, glove box mounted 6-disc remote CD		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, remote CD compatible
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, glove box mounted 6-disc remote CD, 12 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, 12 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls		 N/A
Interior 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Air conditioning, front dual zone front automatic dual zone front automatic
Air filter Standard Standard
Air conditioning, rear with separate controls with separate controls
Underseat ducts Standard Standard
Auxiliary visors dual N/A
Cargo concealed storage Standard Standard
Cargo net Standard Standard
Cargo tie downs Standard Standard
Cell phone Available:
portable voice activated		 Available:
portable voice activated
Available:
pre-wiring		 Available:
pre-wiring
Clock analog analog
Cruise control Standard Standard
Adaptive cruise control Available Available
Cup holders front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim plastic/rubber plastic/rubber
12V DC power outlet 4 5
Lighter elements front front
Ashtray Standard Standard
Floor console full full
Floor mats Standard:
carpeted front & rear		 Standard:
carpeted front & rear
Available:
rubber front & rear		 Available:
rubber front & rear
Front windows power power
Rear windows power power
1-Touch Window Up front and rear front and rear
1-Touch Window Down front and rear front and rear
Programmable garage door opener Standard Standard
Instrumentation analog analog
Tachometer Standard Standard
Trip computer Standard Standard
Water temp gauge Standard Standard
Low fuel warning Standard Standard
Service interval warning Standard Standard
Exterior temperature display Standard Standard
Lighting - glovebox Standard Standard
Lighting - map lights front & rear front & rear
Lighting - dome light fade fade
Lighting - cargo light Standard Standard
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger N/A
Vanity mirrors N/A driver and passenger
Rear window defogger Standard Standard
Rearview mirror Standard:
day-night		 Standard:
day-night
Available:
auto-dimming day-night		 Available:
auto-dimming day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger
Remote trunk release power power
Retained accessory power Standard Standard
Seatback storage pockets 2 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column Standard Standard
Steering wheel material Standard:
leather		 Standard:
leather
Available:
leather/genuine wood		 Available:
leather/genuine wood
Seats 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Front seat type Standard:
bucket		 Standard:
bucket
Available:
sport		 Available:
sports
Seating capacity 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front seat driver direction controls 8-way power Standard:
8-way power
N/A Available:
12-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 8-way power Standard:
8-way power
N/A Available:
12-way power
Lumbar support driver Standard:
driver
N/A Available:
passenger
Front armrests center center
Front head restraints adjustable w/tilt adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory Available:
driver and passenger		 Available:
driver and passenger
Rear seats 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear armrest Standard Standard
Rear head restraints 3 - w/tilt 3 - w/tilt
Heated rear seats Available Available
Seat trim Standard:
leatherette		 Standard:
leatherette
Available:
leather		 Available:
leather
Available:
simulated suede/leatherette		 Available:
simulated suede/leatherette
Entertainment 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Radio Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan		 Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player Standard:
in-dash mounted single		 Standard:
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted single, glove box mounted 6-disc		 Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
Available:
glove box mounted 6-disc		 Available:
in-dash mounted single, glove box mounted 6-disc
Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc		 N/A
CD changer compatible N/A Standard
Auxiliary audio input Standard N/A
Auxiliary input jack N/A Standard
Steering wheel audio controls Standard Standard
Rear seat audio controls Available Available
Voice recognition Available Available
Speakers Standard:
8		 Standard:
8
Available:
12 brand		 Available:
12 brand
Amplifier Available:
premium		 Available:
premium
Speed-Sensitive Volume N/A Standard
Entertainment system Available:
with DVD		 Available:
with DVD
Navigation system Available Available
Available:
with voice activation		 N/A
1st row LCD screen 1 1
2nd row LCD screen Available:
1		 Available:
2
Available:
2		 Available:
1
Safety and Security 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupant sensor Standard Standard
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
In-Vehicle Assistance Service Standard Standard
Stolen-vehicle tracking Standard Standard
Height adjustable safety belts front front and rear
Seatbelt pretensioners front and rear front and rear
Headlights Standard:
halogen		 high intensity low/high beam
Available:
high intensity low/high beam		 N/A
Exterior light control fully automatic fully automatic
Delay off headlamps Standard Standard
Headlight washer Standard Standard
Cornering lights Available Available
Daytime running lights Standard Standard
Directionally adaptive headlights Available Standard
Door curb lights 4 4
Illuminated entry Standard Standard
Parking assist Available Available
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system Available Available
Panic alarm Standard Standard
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Rear child safety door locks Standard Standard
Content theft-deterrent alarm system Standard Standard
Ignition disable Standard Standard
First aid kit Standard Standard
Theft deterrent radio Standard Standard
Low tire pressure warning Standard Standard
Warranty 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 48/50,000 N/A
Warranty - Bumper To Bumper (mths/miles) N/A 48/50,000
Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles) 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles) 48/50,000 48/50,000
Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) unlimited/unlimited unlimited/unlimited
Exterior 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Antenna window grid window grid
Body material fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint Standard:
clearcoat monotone		 Standard:
clearcoat monotone
Available:
metallic monotone		 Available:
metallic monotone
Bodyside moldings body-colored body-colored
Bodyside insert chrome chrome
Grille trim chrome chrome
Fog/driving lights front and rear front and rear
Door count 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door Standard:
liftgate		 Standard:
liftgate
Available:
power liftgate		 Available:
power liftgate
Tinted windows deep deep
Rear window type fixed fixed
Mirrors Standard:
dual power remote		 Standard:
dual power remote
Available:
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger		 Available:
power remote driver
Available:
power remote w/tilt down passenger		 N/A
Heated side mirrors Standard Standard
Mirrors, auto dimming Available:
driver		 Available:
driver
Sunroof 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass Available:
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip lip
Roof rack Available Available
Roof rails Standard Standard
Rear step bumper Standard N/A
Tires P255/50WR19.0 BSW performance AS Standard:
P255/55HR18.0 BSW performance AS
N/A Available:
P255/50HR19.0 BSW performance AS
Wheels Standard:
19" silver alloy		 Standard:
18" silver alloy
Available:
silver alloy		 Available:
19" polished alloy
Available:
18" silver alloy		 Available:
19" silver alloy
N/A Available:
silver alloy
Spare tire and wheel compact steel compact steel
Windshield wipers - front fixed interval fixed interval
Windshield wipers - rain sensing Standard Standard
Rear window wipers fixed interval fixed interval
Running boards Standard Available
Mud flaps Available Available
Mechanical 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Engine 5.5L V-8 5.0L V-8
Engine - valvetrain DOHC SOHC
Recommended fuel premium unleaded premium unleaded
Brakes 4-wheel disc 4 wheel disc
Antilock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist Standard Standard
Drive type four-wheel four-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack & pinion rack & pinion
Speed sensitive steering Available Standard
Suspension tuning regular regular
Ride control Available Available
Adaptive suspension Available Available
Height adjustable suspension Available:
automatic w/driver control		 Available:
automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control Available:
4-corner		 N/A
Front suspension type double wishbone double wishbone
Front anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Front shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs Standard:
coil		 Standard:
coil
Available:
air		 Available:
air
Rear suspension type multi-link multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar Standard Standard
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs Standard:
coil		 Standard:
coil
Available:
air		 Available:
air
Electronic stability system Standard Standard
Tiptronic automatic Standard Standard
Transmission 7-spd auto w/OD 7-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio 3.70 3.70
Specifications 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Base
Exterior length 188.5 " 188.5 "
Exterior body width 75.2 " 75.2 "
Exterior height 71.5 " 71.5 "
Engine 5.5L V-8 5.0L V-8
Horsepower 382 @ 6,000 rpm 302 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 391 @ 2,800 rpm 339 @ 2,700 rpm
Fuel economy - city 13 mpg 14 mpg
Fuel economy - highway 18 mpg 19 mpg
0-60mph (estimated) N/A 7.3 seconds
1/4 mile (estimated) N/A 15.5 seconds at 86 mph
Lateral acceleration (estimated) N/A .81 G
Slalom (estimated) N/A 56.4 mph
Bore-and-Stroke 3.86 / 3.56 " 3.82 / 3.31 "
Curb weight 4,795 lbs. 4,795 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 6,240 lbs. 6,240 lbs.
Payload 1,620 lbs. 1,620 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight 7,200 lbs. 7,200 lbs.
Wheelbase 114.7 " 114.7 "
Front track 64.0 " 64.0 "
Rear track 64.1 " 64.1 "
Turning radius 19.0 ' 19.0 '
Drag coefficient .35 .34
Front legroom 42.2 " 42.2 "
Rear legroom 40.0 " 40.0 "
Front headroom 39.9 " 39.9 "
Rear headroom 39.8 " 39.8 "
Front shoulder room 59.8 " 59.8 "
Rear shoulder room 59.8 " 59.8 "
Luggage volume 29.4 cu.ft. 29.4 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 72.4 cu.ft. 72.4 cu.ft.
Passenger volume 133 cu.ft. 133 cu.ft.
Fuel tank 25.1 gal. 25.1 gal.