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
Full 2015 details →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
- 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
- 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
- 2010
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 6.3L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 22
- 2009
- No diesel version any more
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 18
- 2008
- Engine added: 5.5L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 5.0L 8-cyl
- 2007
- New diesel version
- Engines added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 21
- 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
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2015 ML-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 BMW X5 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2015 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Lexus LX | 14 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →