MERCEDES-BENZ M-klasse · ML 400 CDI · SUV & Crossover · 2001 ‐ 2005

Production version ML 400 CDI of automobile models M-klasse was started in 2001 by Mercedes-Benz, and lasted until 2005. In this auto can fit 5 men including the driver, it has SUV & Crossover form with five doors, and length 4.6 meters, weight 2.2 tons.

«M-klasse ML 400 CDI» vehicle with a 5-speed automatic gearbox is fitted to the full-wheels. This vehicle can be accelerated for 8.1 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 213 km/h, owing to a 8-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a maximum power of 250 hp at 4000 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this auto is 83 liters of diesel, thus when mixed fuel consumption is 10.9 l per 100 km (8.8 l on the track, 14.7 l in the urban), that allows to go roughly 762 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 301 mm brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, » and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 285 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 275/55VR17.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz M-klasse gained the great number of stars - four, indicating that it is a enough safe automobile. In addition to dynamic systems of safety (Brake assistant, ESP, Traction control, ABS), it is also has passive safety systems (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags).