2015 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class technical data

Filling capacities
Model Total capacity
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
ML 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
7.3 US gal
(27.5 l) Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to ful- fill the prescribed service intervals. Do not
change the engine oil or oil filter in order to
achieve longer replacement intervals than
those prescribed. You could otherwise
cause engine damage or damage to the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service inter-
val display regarding the oil change. Other-
wise, you may damage the engine and the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 447).
The engine oils are matched to the perform-
ance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service
intervals. You should therefore only use
engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Engine
model MB
Approval ML 350
276 229.5
ML 350 4MATIC
276 229.5
ML 400
276 229.5
ML 400 4MATIC
276 229.5
ML 550 4MATIC
278 229.5
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC 651 228.51,
229.31,
229.51,
229.52 ML 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51,
229.52 AMG vehicles
157 229.5
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil con-
tainers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Model Capacity
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 400
ML 400 4MATIC
7.4 US qt (7.0
l) ML 550 4MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5
l) ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
6.9 US qt (6.5
l)452
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Model Capacity
ML 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0
l) AM
G vehicles Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5l) Ad
ditives !
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification (viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out reg- ular oil changes using an approved engine oil
with the appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling brake fluid
(Y page 447).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop. Service products and filling capacities
453Technical data Z

!
Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 447).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the cool-
ant during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra- tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡(-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
do wn to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord-
ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod-
ucts 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked with every main-
tenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop. Filling capacities Model Capacity
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5 l) ML 400
ML 400 4MATIC
Approx. 10.9 US qt
(10.3 l) ML 550 4MATIC
Approx. 12.0 US qt
(11.4 l) ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
Approx. 10.7 US qt
(10.1 l) ML 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC
Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l) AMG vehicles
Approx. 13.1 US qt
(12.4 l) i
Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor. Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 447). 454
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
Observe the information relating to level con-
trol:
R AIRMATIC package (Y page 213)
R ON&OFFROAD package (Y page 206)Dimensions and weights
0043
0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom AMG vehicles
84.6 in -
87.0 in
(2148 mm - 2211 mm) 79.0 in
(2006 mm) All other mod-
els with:
0043 0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom Steel suspen-
sion
86.4 in
(2195 mm) 78.2 in
(1987 mm) AIRMATIC
package
84.3 in -
87.2 in
(2140 mm - 2215 mm) 76.0 in -
79.0 in
(1931 mm - 2006 mm) ON&OFF-
ROAD pack-
age
84.3 in -
88.4 in
(2140 mm - 2245 mm) 76.0 in -
80.2 in
(1931 mm - 2036 mm) AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
189.6 in
(4817 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
71.4 in
(1815 mm) Minimum vehicle height
69.0 in
(1752 mm) Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance
9.2 in
(233 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
6.8 in
(172 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maxi
mum roof load 220 lb
(100 kg) 456
Vehicle dataTechnical data

All other models
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)
70.7 in
(1796 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)
71.6 in
(1818 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)
72.8 in
(1848 mm) Minimum vehicle height
(highway driving level)
69.2 in
(1758 mm) Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)
8.0 in
(202 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package)
10.0 in
(255 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD
package)
11.2 in
(285 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
(AIRMATIC package)
(ON&OFFROAD package)
7.1 in
(180 mm) Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Model Vehicle
length ML 550 4MATIC
190.5 in
(4839 mm) All other models
189.1 in
(4804 mm) Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
0043
Fording depth Fording
depth Steel-sprung vehicles
20 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the AIR-
MATIC package
Raised level 20 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the ON&OFF-
ROAD package Off-road level 1 20 in
(50 cm) Off-road level 2 20 in
(50 cm) Off-road level 3 23.6 in
(60 cm) AMG vehicles
Raised level 20 in
(50 cm) For more information about off-road fording,
see (Y page 190). Vehicle data for off-road driving
457Technical data Z

Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling) 0043
0043 0044
0044
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles
26° 25°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Highway level 23° 23°
Raised level 30° 28°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD
package
Highway level 23° 23°
Off-road level 1 26° 25°
Off-road level 2 30° 28°
Off-road level 3 31° 29°
AMG vehicles
Highway level (in
sports mode with
the AMG adaptive
suspension system
activated) 19° 21°
Raised level 23° 24° Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
0043 0043 0044
0044
Steel-sprung
vehicles
25° 25°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC pack-
age Highway level 22° 22°
Raised level 28° 27°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD
package Highway level 22° 22°
Off-road level 1 25° 24°
Off-road level 2 28° 27°
Off-road level 3 29° 29°
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (Y
page 194). Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing
capability depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package:
the maximum gradient climbing ability is
100% when the LOW RANGE off-road gear is
selected.
Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack- age: the maximum gradient climbing ability is
80%.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter- rain.
i If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS recognizes this and brakes the 458
Vehicle data for off-road drivingTechnical data

wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 195).Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (exam-
ple)
0043 Anchorage points
0044 Rear axle center line Trailer tow hitch
459Technical data Z

Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a
trailer 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
ML 350 and ML 400
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a
trailer 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
ML 350 4MATIC, ML 400 4MATIC and
ML 550 4MATIC Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a min-
imum gradient-climbing capability of
12% from a standstill) 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
575 lbs (261 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a
trailer 3527 lbs (1600 kg)460
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data