The new M-Class

The M-Class sets new standards in the world of the SUV

Refinement meets efficiency.

The third generation of the M-Class incorporates the best qualities from a variety of vehicle classes. It is comfortable and luxurious like a saloon, and at the same time emotionally-appealing and highly capable off the road like an SUV. On top

 

of this, the all-wheel drive vehicle is particularly economical. The outstanding energy efficiency comes courtesy of its state-of-the-art engine range, comprehensive BlueEFFICIENCY measures as well as best-in-class aerodynamics.

Fuel consumption (combined): 8.8 - 6.0 l/100 km;
CO2 emissions (combined): 206 - 158 g/km*

Long-distance champion: a high level of efficiency ensures a long range.

A particular characteristic of the new M-Class is somewhat surprising for a spacious off-road vehicle: low fuel consumption. On average the new models consume 25 percent less fuel than their predecessors. One true champion in terms of fuel consumption is the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC fitted with the economical four-cylinder engine, familiar from the S-Class, which gets by on just 6.0 l/100 km and achieves a range of up to 1500 km on just a single tank of fuel.

Thanks to emission control with SCR technology, this model, like the ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, meets the EU6 standard due to be introduced from 2014.

The ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY petrol model, meanwhile, delivers a convincing performance with the new BlueDIRECT direct petrol injection, achieving a low consumption of 8.5 l/100 km while meeting the requirements of the EU5 emissions standard, currently the strictest in force for petrol models. Besides the state-of-the-art engine technology, the economy of the vehicle is underpinned by a comprehensive package of BlueEFFICIENCY measures.
In addition to the ECO start/stop function that comes as standard, these measures include the new seven-speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, electric steering and tyres with low rolling resistance. The intelligent lightweight design and aerodynamics boasting the best drag coefficient in this class as a result of wind tunnel testing, not only contribute to the vehicle's outstanding life cycle assessment, but also improve its handling characteristics – both on and off the road.