Introducing the all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Richmond.com
destination): $49,200 (ML350). Type: Four-door sport utility vehicle. Base engine (hp): 3. 5-liter, DOHC V6 (302) Optional engine (hp): 2. 1-liter DOHC I4, turbo-diesel (195). 3. 0-liter DOHC V6, turbocharged (329). 5. 5-liter DOHC V8, twin-turbocharged (518/550). Layout: Front-engine, rear- / four-wheel-drive. Every engine uses the same seven-speed automatic transmission, and all models come with 4MATIC all-wheel-drive. The one variation is that the ML350 with its 302-horsepower V6 can be ordered with rear-wheel-drive. For 2015, a 2. 1-liter twin-turbo inline-four produces a decent 200 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Called the ML250 BlueTEC, it replaces the ML350 BlueTEC with its 240-horsepower 3. 0-liter V6 turbo-diesel. Also joining the ranks is the 329-horsepower twin-turbo 3. 0-liter V6 gasoline engine in the ML400 4MATIC. This actually replaces the ML550 and its 402-horsepower 4. 6-liter V8. Of course the King Kong of the M-class is the ML63 AMG. This beast lays down 518 horsepower (550 with the performance package) courtesy of a 5. 5-liter V8. It’s also fitted with unique 20-inch wheels with high-performance tires, sharper suspension settings and more supportive seats. Every M-Class’s road manners are sharpened with Agility Control® active damping that varies the ride and stability characteristics according to road conditions. Source: www.richmond.com
