Road TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - M-class - ML320 Luxury 5-dr wagonMercedes-Benz modelsThe Car17 May 2001 Full-time four-wheel drive with an electronic two-speed transfer case marks the ML 320 as unique in the compact four-wheel drive sector The M-class is produced at a purpose-built factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama The short front and rear overhang provides good clearance when tackling rough terrain and helps manoeuvrability in tight situations The M-class features the traditional Mercedes-Benz face with teardrop-shaped headlamp clusters and the three-pointed star on the grille Power comes from a three-valve, 3.2-litre V6 that generates 160kW at 5600rpm and 310Nm at 3000rpm Mercedes-Benz says the M-class can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds Power is relayed to all four wheels by an electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission Suspension is by independent double wishbone all-around which gives the M-class car-like handling capabilities on tarmac The 4-ETS four-wheel electronic traction control system ensures maximum grip in all conditions and eliminates the need for complex differential locks Four-wheel discs are governed by a four-channel anti-lock braking system Dual front and side airbags are among the standard features Mercedes-Benz says the ML 320 has a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.39, which maximises fuel economy and minimises wind noise Did you know?Active safety on the ML320 is enhanced by the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which detects and corrects a lateral skidAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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