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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $2,760 | $7,640 | ||
Very Good | $2,660 | $7,390 | ||
Good | $2,535 | $7,090 | ||
Fair | $2,210 | $6,315 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 550 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D range from about $2,210 to $2,760 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $6,315 to $7,640 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 43085 through 7/30/2026.
Curb Weight | 4984 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Capacity | 27.7 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 40.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 189.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 7200 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 71.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 114.8 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6235 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1620 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 84.3 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 15 mpg | ||
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Highway | 20 mpg | ||
Combined | 17 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 402 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 443 @ 1600 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 5.3 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 4 years / 50000 miles |
Whether you want to tackle any road in sublime comfort or hit up to 174 mph on the autobahn, the M-Class can do it. On a more pragmatic front, the Mercedes M-Class boasts reams of safety features, great cargo space, and the ability to tow up to 7,200 pounds.
If you need an SUV that holds more than five people, the M-Class isn’t for you. For that you’ll have to step up to a 3-row vehicle like the bigger Mercedes-Benz GL-Class or a crossover like the Infiniti JX, Audi Q7 or Buick Enclave.
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| Price | $7,850 | $6,625 | $6,975 | $6,825 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 23 MPG | City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 402 @ 5000 RPM | 200 @ 5100 RPM | 288 @ 6300 RPM | 256 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | H6, 3.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |