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2006 M-Class ML500 Sport Utility Specs

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2006 M-Class ML500 Sport Utility Specs

2006 M-Class ML500 Sport Utility Performance Hide
4,966 cc 5 liters V 8 front engine with 96.8 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 19 and EPA city (mpg): 14
Multi-point injection fuel system
25.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 225 kW , 302 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 339 ft lb , 460 Nm @ 2,700 rpm
2006 M-Class ML500 Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.7:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2006 M-Class ML500 Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver power heated body color door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 188.5, overall width (inches): 75.3, overall height (inches): 69.8, ground clearance (inches): 7, wheelbase (inches): 114.7, front track (inches): 63.7, rear track (inches): 61.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.6
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on gearknob, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Tinted glass on cabin , privacy tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,239, curb weight (lbs) 4,570, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 5,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,365
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2006 M-Class ML500 Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1 , 12v power outlet: rear and 2 , 12v power outlet: cargo and 1
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-lift anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 72.4 and all seats in place (cu ft): 29.4
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Coming home device
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door entry light
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag intelligent , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors intelligent
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.9, rear headroom (inches): 39.8, front leg room (inches): 42.2, rear leg room (inches): 40, front shoulder room (inches): 58.3, rear shoulder room (inches): 58.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 0
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure indicator
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions and four passenger seat positions
Navigational systems : information type: full map and voice and knobs/touch buttons controls DVD and color
Online information system
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
Rear fog lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with pre-tensioners , height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with fore/aft adjustment and zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Eight speaker(s)
Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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