technical data MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2006 W163 User Guide

482 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.

483 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed on the vehicle
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

484 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (on driver’s B pillar)Example certification label ML 5002Paintwork code
3Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also embossed on the cross-bar under-
neath the right rear seat.
4Seat cushion
5Floor cover

Fold the seat cushion4 forward
(page 261).

Fold floor cover5 in direction of the
arrow.
The VIN is now visible.
6Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
7Engine number
8Vacuum line routing diagram label
9VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
iData shown on certification label exam-
ple is for illustration purpose only. This
data are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in the illus-
tration below. Refer to certification la-
bel on vehicle for actual data specific to
your vehicle.

485 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
ML 350
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
ML 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley

486 Technical dataEngineModel
ML 350 (164.186
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special
equipment.
ML 500 (164.175
1)
Engine
272
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.66 in (92.90 mm)
3.81 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.38 in (86.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
213 cu in (3498 cm
3)
303 cu in (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.7:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
268 hp/6000 rpm
2
(200 kW/6000 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
302 hp/5600 rpm
2
(225 kW/5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
258 lb-ft/2400-5000 rpm
(350 Nm/2400-5000 rpm)
339 lb-ft/2700-4750 rpm
(460 Nm/2700-4750 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
6300 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
2370 mm

487 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been specifi-
cally developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP
® and can be identified by finding
the following on the tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
A placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressure is located on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles
may have supplemental tire inflation
pressure information for driving at high
speeds (
page 345) or for vehicle
loads less than the maximum loaded
vehicle condition. If such information is
provided, it can be found on the placard
located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. The tire inflation pressure should
be checked regularly and should only
be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance recom-
mendation included with vehicle.

488 Technical dataRims and tiresRims and tires
ML 350
ML 350*
ML 500
ML 350 (Sport Package*)
ML 500 (Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
8J x18 H2
8J x19 H2
Wheel offset
2.20 in (56 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
-
255/50 R19 103W
All-season tires
1
235/65 R17 104H M+S
255/55 R18 105H M+S
not available at time of
printing
3
Winter tires
1,23
2Not available as factory equipment.3Data not available at time of printing; please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
235/65 R17 104H M+S.
255/55 R18 105H M+S
.
not available at time of
printing
3
All-terrain tires*
1,2
-
255/55 R18 105H M+S
-

489 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel
ML 350
ML 500
Rim
4.0B x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.58 in (40 mm)
Tire
T 155/90-18 113M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the Minispare wheel
rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the
yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim
differs from the values given in this
Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
Minispare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation
pressure of the Minispare tire differs
from the tire inflation pressure of the
road tires.
Inflate the Minispare tire to approxi-
mately 61 psi (4.2 bar).

490 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
ML 350
ML 500
Generator (alternator)
14 V/180 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.4 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/70 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
NGK PLKR 6A
NGK PFR 5R-11
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

491 Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
Model
ML 350, ML 500
Overall vehicle length
188.5 in (4788 mm)
Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)
83.7 in (2127 mm)
Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)
76.0 in (1930 mm)
Overall vehicle height (vehicle with steel suspension)
71.5 in (1815 mm)
Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level
(vehicle with air suspension package*)
69.8 in-73.0 in (1774 mm-1854 mm)
Wheelbase
114.8 in (2915 mm)
Track, front
64.0 in (1627 mm)
Track, rear
64.1 in (1629 mm)
Ground clearance (vehicle with steel suspension)
8.3 in (210 mm)
Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level (vehicle
with air suspension package*)
7.1 in-10.3 in (181 mm-261 mm)
Turning radius
39 ft (11.6 m)