2006 M-Class

[mazdamazda]

M-Class, officially: Mercedes releases first photos of new SUV; ’06 model hits streets next spring
AUTOWEEK
Posted Date: 12/8/04

If these photos of the next-gen Mercedes-Benz M-Class look familiar, it’s because we ran spy photos of the 2006 model last month (Nov. 15). Due in dealer showrooms next spring after its Detroit auto show premiere, the new ML is 5.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and rides on a 114-inch wheelbase (3.7 inches longer) than the outgoing model. The new model comes in two initial configurations, the ML350, powered by a 3.5-liter, 268-hp, 258-lb-ft V6, and the ML500 (shown), which gets a 5.0-liter, 302-hp, 339-lb-ft V8 under its reskinned hood.

The new M-Class comes with a standard seven-speed automatic transmission, height-adjustable AIRMATIC air suspension and an upgraded permanent four-wheel-drive system. A revised traction control system now incorporates functions such as a downhill driving aid and Hill-Start Assist. Underpinning it all is an all-new unibody platform as well as a redesigned suspension.

Inside, the updated interior is marked by a sport-oriented instrument panel and more room for all five seating positions. The 2006 M-Class includes adaptive two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, front sidebags and window-bags, as well as belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all seating positions.

[mazdamazda]

here are the engine choices:

ML 350 with 268 hp and 258 lb-ft 3.5 liter V6 (M272) spring 05
ML 500 with 302 hp and 339 lb-ft 5.0 liter V8 (M113) spring 05
ML 460 with 326 hp and 500 Nm 4.6 liter V8 (M273) 2006
ML 550 with 408 hp and 550 Nm 5.5 liter V8 (M273)
ML 280 CDI with 190 hp and 440 Nm 3.0 liter V6 CDI (OM642) Europe summer 05
ML 320 CDI with 224 hp and 510 Nm 3.0 liter V6 CDI (OM642) Europe summer 05
ML 400 CDI with 299 hp and 560 Nm 4.0 liter BiTurbo V8 CDI (OM629)
ML 63 AMG with 462 hp (476 PS) and 600 Nm 6.3 liter V8 AMG (M156) 2006

[gearspeed]

wow dami engine choices ah..kaso yung gauges niya parang binogulars na..heheh..:D

[hagiber]

baka pwedeng iikot yung "binoculars na yan" ... just in case you dont want your wife/passenger to find out how fast you're going :-)

[Bogeyman]

Rowr. What a beauty.

I'd pick this over the X3. And over the X5, for that matter.

[pajerokid]

SWEEEEEET!!!!

Yung current ML ang panget e! No offense to the rich people who own one. Just my 2cents....

[wreckless]

nice...yup..much better than the current design.

[pissword]

pogi parang SLK/CLK na ginawang SUV

[quiksie]

ang ganda!

[Rediesel]

magkano kaya yung ML350?

[27th_Faktory]

hindi ba yan yun nasa holywood homicide.

[yan_168]

grabe ang ganda. daming choices na makina. poging pogi.. lapitin ng mga chicks yan..heheh at magnanakaw na rin..hehhe

[empy]

looks kinda like a RAV-4 to me. also less truck-ish and more minivan-ish, but that's the trend these days.

people here in the US pretty much use the ML as a minivan anyway.