Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1998–2015
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 9.4 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 9.4 L/100km
- 2015 official
- UK mpg
- 30 mpg
- US mpg
- 25 mpg
- On a full tank
- 988 km
- 93 L tank
What a ML-Class costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.67 per 100 km | $3,043 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.70 per 100 km | $2,519 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.41 per 100 miles | £1,849 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.42 per 100 miles | $2,351 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
W166, 2011–2015
Specs for the ML350 BlueTEC; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- W166
- Built
- 2011-2015
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,804 mm
- Width
- 1,926 mm
- Height
- 1,796 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,915 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,150 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 190 kW
- Torque
- 620 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 93 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,043 in New Zealand, $2,519 in Australia, £1,849 in United Kingdom, $2,351 in United States.
How far does a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class go on a full tank?
About 988 km (614 miles) from its 93 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class tow?
3,500 kg braked, for the ML350 BlueTEC.
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What will a drive in your ML-Class cost?
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