Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV ML500 - Specs & Features
Starting MSRP
$45,350
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 13/16 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 14 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 293.8/361.6 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.6 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 288 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft @ 2,700 rpm |
| Valves | 24 |
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. |
| Max Payload Capacity | 1,587 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Hi-lo gear selection | Standard |
| Mechanical center differential | Standard |
| Descent control | Standard |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| Double wishbone front suspension | Standard |
| Double wishbone rear suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 182.6 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 72.4 in. |
| Height | 71.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111 in. |
| Front track | 61.2 in. |
| Rear track | 61.2 in. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 34.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 81.2 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 39 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in. |
| Angle of approach | 29 degrees |
| Angle of departure | 30 degrees |
| Curb weight | 4,874 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 5,000 lbs. |
| Maximum payload | 1,587 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 6,283 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | United States |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 39.8 in. |
| Front leg room | 40.3 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in. |
| Leather | Standard |
| Bucket front seats | Standard |
| 8-way power driver seat | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| 8-way power passenger seat | Standard |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | Standard |
| Multi-level heated driver seat | Standard |
| Multi-level heated passenger seat | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 39.7 in. |
| Rear leg room | 38 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.8 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | Standard |
| Folding center armrest | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Front and rear head airbags | Standard |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Emergency braking assist | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| Dusk sensing headlamps | Standard |
| Auto delay off headlamps | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front fog/driving lights | Standard |
| Turn signal mirrors | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front multi-adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 3 rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear multi-adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Rear center 3-point belt | Standard |
| Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners | Standard |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM CD-controller stereo | Standard |
| 6 total speakers | Standard |
| Element antenna | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 4 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt-adjustable steering wheel | Standard |
| Power steering | Standard |
| 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | Standard |
| Front and rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front and rear door pockets | Standard |
| Front seatback storage | Standard |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Single zone front climate control | Standard |
| Rear ventilation ducts | Standard |
| Interior air filtration | Standard |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Turn signal in mirrors | Standard |
| Rear floor mats | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Wood trim on center console | Standard |
| Leather and wood trim on doors | Standard |
| Wood trim on shift knob | Standard |
| Front and rear reading lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Compass | Standard |
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| 17 x 8.5 in. wheels | Standard |
| All season tires | Standard |
| 275/55R V tires | Standard |
| Steel spare wheel | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Underbody mounted spare tire | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Rust | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
| Roadside assistance | Unlimited yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Free maintenance | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. |
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