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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 3.5L 4MATIC 4dr

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
15 (2011) mpg city / 20 (2011) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
132.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4705
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
15 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20 (2011)
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.5L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
268 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
258 @ 2400 - 5000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P255/50R19
Rear Tire Size:
P255/50R19
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
19 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
19 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.0 x 0.5
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
25.1
Wheelbase (in):
114.7
Length, Overall (in):
188.2
Advanced Technical Data
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
3 (2011)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
17 (2011)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
7200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1080
Trans Type:
7
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.42/2.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.90
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
11.0 (2011)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
10.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Air Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Air Suspension
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
18.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
37.9
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.0 x 1.3
Front Head Room (in):
39.9
Front Leg Room (in):
42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
59.8
Front Hip Room (in):
58.3
Second Head Room (in):
39.8
Second Leg Room (in):
40.0
Second Shoulder Room (in):
59.8
Second Hip Room (in):
58.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
76.3
Height, Overall (in):
71.5
Track Width, Front (in):
64.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
64.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):
8.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
75.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
41.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
72.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
29.4
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73


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