Article From Truck Trend Magazine
2006 Sport/Utility of the Year Road Test & Review
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class |
| Base price range | $40,525-$49,275 |
| As-tested price | $63,515 (ML500) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, 4WD, 5-passenger, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 5.0L/302-hp/339 lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 4973 lb (52/48%) |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in |
| Length x width x height | 188.5 x 75.2 x 71.5 in |
| Max cargo capacity | 72.4 cu ft |
| Max towing capacity | 5000 lb |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 sec |
| Quarter mile | 14.7 sec @ 94.5 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 122 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 59.5 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 28.5 sec @ 0.59 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 14/19 mpg |
| To Sum up | Forget rock-climbing. This is about social-climbing. |
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