Mercedes ML 2005 500 2007

Mercedes ML 2005 5.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes ML 2005 500 2007 has been produced from March, 2007 to July, 2008. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 388 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes ML 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes ML 2005 500 2007 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes ML 2005

Mercedes ML 2005 500 2007 technical data

Model: Mercedes ML 500 2007
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2007. March ... 2008. July 
Engine: 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 388 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 530 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 95 litres (25.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.78m (length) 1.91m (width) 1.82m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2830 kg

Mercedes ML 2005 500 2007 engine M273 KE55

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5461 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 98 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes ML 2005 500 2007 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 388 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 530 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase and 7 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes ML crossover [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes ML 3.0 280 2005 CDI 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 190 HP 9.4 l/100km
Mercedes ML 3.0 320 2005 CDI 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 9.4 l/100km
Mercedes ML 3.5 350 2005 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 272 HP 12.0 l/100km
Mercedes ML 4.0 420 2006 CDI 4x4 Jun 2006 — Jul 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (306 HP)

4.0 Diesel 306 HP 11.0 l/100km
Mercedes ML 5.0 500 2005 4x4 Jul 2005 — Mar 2007 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 13.0 l/100km
Mercedes ML 5.5 500 2007 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jul 2008 5.5 Petrol 388 HP -
Mercedes ML 6.2 63 2006 AMG 4x4 Feb 2006 — Jul 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5 seconds

6.2 Petrol 510 HP 16.0 l/100km
Mercedes ML 2005 reviews
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