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Mercedes-Benz M-class (ML320, ML350, ML500 and ML55) 2005 and earlier

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Milage by mercara
Feb 01, 2005 (6:30 am)
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On my 1999 ML320, I have seen numbers of upto 21 sometimes even 22 MPG when I have maintained a steady 60 to 65 miles per hour on the motorway without much traffic. However my average long term milage is about 18 MPG mixed (40% city, 60 %) highway driving. For a Body on Frame truck, this is pretty good.
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Re: Milage [mercara] by jhinsc
Feb 01, 2005 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: mercara (Feb 01, 2005 6:30 am)

On our 2000 ML320, according to the trip computer, we'll get between 23-25 mpg at 65 mph, but usually drive at 75 so it drops to 19-22. In normal around town driving of 50/50 split, we get about 18.5 mpg. We previously had a Pathfinder LE 4x4, and we could never get above 17 mpg. So I agree the ML get's very decent mpg for the type of vehicle it is.
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by markjenn
Feb 01, 2005 (8:04 am)
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For the folks who have checked the trip computer mileage vs. distance/pump usually find the computer a couple mpg optimistic.
 
My 2000 ML320 does low-20's on the highway and 16 or so around town. This is pretty good for the type and size of vehicle.
 
- Mark
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Re: New M-Class (Deisel and X164) [cedest1] by jpouchet
Feb 01, 2005 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: cedest1 (Jan 31, 2005 6:15 pm)

Looking forward to that new ML from AL. The photos on MBUSA look very promising though it is difficult to get a feel for the overall size and weight. Hopefully you guys put it on a diet and dropped some serious weight out of it by going to unibody construction.
 
Along the way of designing the new 4-valve 3.5 liter motor someone better have looked at torque curves, fuel efficiency, and gear ratios as with 7 speeds to play with and a lighter vehicle the new ML should accelerate very well while being able to pull either 6 or 7 at all highway speeds under any driving conditions thereby improving fuel economy. And with 5 lower gears the around town performance should be better as you can now match torque and BSFC better to road speed and loading.
 
Looking forward to testing the new ML, too bad we wont get a ML280 like the Brits do. That CRD motor is sweet!
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Re: Highest Mileage ML 320 [legacy] by ncarrasquillo
Feb 09, 2005 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: legacy (Sep 12, 2004 6:42 am)

when you replaced your gas filter, where was it. i cannot seem to find mine on a 2000ML 320.
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hot seats? by steve_ HOST
Feb 09, 2005 (7:35 pm)
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Overheating Seat Warmers May Put Mercedes-Benz on the Hot Seat (Inside Line)
 
Steve, Host
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Fuel filter by markjenn
Feb 09, 2005 (8:27 pm)
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The fuel filter is on the frame rail - you have to remove the left rear fender liner to get to it.
 
On the 2000s, there is a retrofit kit to use the new-style fuel filters. Unless you can find one of the old filters, you have to have the retrofit kit done to use the new filters. It's TSB T-SI-47.10/13
 
- Mark
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06 MB.. by kennynmd
Feb 09, 2005 (10:50 pm)
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does anyone know when will be the possible release date on the 06 ML's? Thanks
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Re: 06 MB.. [kennynmd] by wmquan
Feb 09, 2005 (10:57 pm)
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Replying to: kennynmd (Feb 09, 2005 10:50 pm)

Many dealers are already taking orders (though at MSRP, which is still not known for the base vehicle). I've seen orders placed for April-June delivery, so it's quite soon.
 
Option pricing is available. If the base vehicle goes up by $1k, an equipped ML350 will be $52k-$56k. A more modestly equipped one will be lower. You can even go higher than $57k if you add every option. It looks like MB is stepping into the higher price class. However, the features of the new vehicle are great.
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by merc1
Feb 09, 2005 (11:58 pm)
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I've read this thread for quite some time now and judging by the problems and complaints posted on the current ML, I wondered if anyone here would even have any interest in the new model. Have there been a lot of people pre-ordering the new ML? Are there any satisfied current ML owners who plan to get a 2006 model? I'm just trying to see what the general reaction has been to the new ML. At the Detroit Auto Show there was little to no interest. Having the MLs locked didn't help matters either.
 
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