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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

11 model years from 2005 to 2015, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2015
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Latest engines
2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo
Best MPG
15–25 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns, all years

The 2015 ML-Class in brief

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is a standard SUV offered with 4 engines (2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo) and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 37% better than the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 11 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2015, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.

Its most efficient year was 2015 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 25 MPG.

How the 2005 ML-Class compares

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.7L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway), 10% worse than the 2005 SUV - average of 16.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.

2015 ML-Class pros & cons

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What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 37% better than the average 2015 standard SUV (18.2 MPG).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

ML-Class changes by model year

  1. 2015
    • New diesel version
    • Engines added: 2.1L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
    • Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 20 to 25
  2. 2012
    • No hybrid version any more
    • Engines added: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo
    • Engines dropped: 5.5L 8-cyl and 6.3L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 22 to 20
  3. 2010
    • New hybrid version
    • Engine added: 6.3L 8-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 6.2L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 18 to 22
  4. 2009
    • No diesel version any more
    • Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG down from 21 to 18
  5. 2008
    • Engine added: 5.5L 8-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 5.0L 8-cyl
  6. 2007
    • New diesel version
    • Engines added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 6.2L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 16 to 21
  7. 2006
    • Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 3.7L 6-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 11 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20152.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo25 MPG––Not rated00
20143.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo20 MPG––Not rated00
20133.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo20 MPG––Not rated00
20123.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo20 MPG––Not rated00
20113.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl22 MPG––Not rated00
20103.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl22 MPG––Not rated00
20093.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl18 MPG––Not rated00
20083.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20073.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20063.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl16 MPG––Not rated00
20053.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl15 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
2005: 15 MPG2006: 16 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2009: 18 MPG2010: 22 MPG2011: 22 MPG2012: 20 MPG2013: 20 MPG2014: 20 MPG2015: 25 MPG200520072009201120132015max 25 MPG

Alternatives to the 2015 ML-Class

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPGNot rated0
2015 Porsche Cayenne23 MPGNot rated3
2015 BMW X527 MPGNot rated6
2015 Cadillac Escalade17 MPGNot rated9
2015 Audi Q722 MPGNot rated2
2015 Lexus LX14 MPGNot rated2
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →