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2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class Base ML 500 4DR AWD

Base ML 500 4dr All-wheel Drive

$45,350 MSRP
5.0l V-8 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

15.3 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
288 hp

Power

325 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,874 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

M Class

Trim:

Base ML 500 4DR AWD

Style:

Base ML 500 4dr All-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$45,350

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,874 lbs

Length:

182.6 in.

Width:

72.4 in.

Height:

71.7 in.

Wheelbase:

111 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.39

MPG:

14 city / 17 hwy

Fuel:

22.6 gal. / 362 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

288 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

325 ft-lbs @ 2,700 rpm

Engine:

5.0l V-8 Sohc

Displacement:

5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.7 sec

0-60 mph:

7.02 sec

0-100 mph:

20.06 sec

60-130 mph:

51.14 sec

Top Speed:

135 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.73 sec @ 70.4 mph

¼ mile:

15.31 sec @ 88.5 mph

½ mile:

24.37 sec @ 106.1 mph

1 mile:

40.05 sec @ 121.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P275/55VR17

Rear Tires:

P275/55VR17

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.7

Gear Ratios

1: 3.59

2: 2.19

3: 1.41

4: 1

5: 0.83

R: 3.16

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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