Mercedes-Benz finally introduced the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV officially. The third generation of this luxury SUV will get a myriad of improvements. “M-Class manifest all automotive experience for over 125 years. 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class experience a quantum leap in terms of efficiency, safety, agility and design, “said Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Design
Mercedes-Benz made several changes to improve aerodynamics such as wing mirrors redesigned home, optimizing roof spoiler, revised front spoiler, side spoiler fix the rear window (in the ML 250 BlueTEC).
Interior revised to look more modern and unsightly. Made more elbow room width (34 mm in front and 25 mm in rear). All 2012 M-Class seats are designed to deliver top level of comfort when you travel far. Travel arrangements and forth the length of the seat count, which is 350 mm. While the seat height adjustment travel to 90 mm.
On the exterior redesign done at the bow and stern. It looks more modern and soft look more presentable. Improved aerodynamics with a drag coefficient to 0.32 – the smallest in its class.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Engine
Mercedes-Benz managed to reduce fuel consumption in each of the latest model M-Class. But still maintain application 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. Here will be offered two diesel engines with standard EURO 6; ML250 BlueTEC and ML350 BlueTEC. Also petrol engine for ML350 BlueEfficiency with standard EURO 5.
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC will become entry-level as well as to replaces the ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 3000 cc V6. ML 250 carried the 4-cylinder engine with 2143 cc and 204 hp power and 500 Nm of torque – the same as the ML 300 CDI. Fuel consumption was 16.67 to 15.38 kpl ML 300 CDI 11.9 to 10.99 kpl). Its CO2 emissions reduced to 158 g / km (ML 300 CDI 224 g / km). While the ML 250 accelerate from 0-100 kph in 9 seconds or 0.7 seconds slower.
ML 350 BlueTEC replaces the ML 350 CDI. Both use 2987 cc V6 engine, but for ML engine 350 having a number of improvements to produce more power and more economical diesel consumption. ML 350 BlueTEC uses Twas technology (twin-wire-arc spraying), which was first used in 2005 in AMG machines. Additionally MB managed to minimize friction components inside the machine.
ML 350 BlueTEC power up to 258 hp from 231 hp. While the greater torque of 540 Nm 80 Nm. So the acceleration is better to be 7.4 seconds 0.2 seconds. Consumption of diesel fuel ML 350 BlueTEC 14.71 to 13.51 kpl (ML 350 CDI from 11.24 to 10.64 kpl). For the ML 350 BlueTEC CO2 emissions 179 g / km versus 235-246 g / km.
On the ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol engine is still with the mechanical center of the revised V6 3498 cc of ML 350. Strength up 34 hp to 306 hp. Then torque to creep up 20 Nm to 370 Nm. Acceleration is 0.8 seconds faster than 8.4 seconds. Consumption of gasoline ML350 BlueEFFICIENCY 11.76 – 11.36 8.77 MPA to 8.33 MPA. MB also managed to suppress the CO2 of 266 g / km to 199 g / km.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Features and Price
As an SUV car, the M-Class is equipped with the optional ON & OFFROAD package with 6 modes; one automatic mode, two modes for offroad, and 3 modes for the asphalt road. To activate AIRMATIC is available a rotary actuator in the center console.
Automatic mode is intended for daily use. Offroad 1 in order to face the light offroad terrain and road / track dirty. Offroad 2 for more severe terrain and climbing. Winter wear during the winter with the road surface slippery. Sport is used if you prefer more sporty car and walk the streets winding. Trailer when you are carrying or towing loads.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class features is equipped with quieter claimed various features of Ntelligent Light System (ILS), Night View Assist Plus with the introduction of humans (human detection), Speed Limit Assist, Lane Keeping Assist – active / passive, Blind Spot Assist – active / passive, DISTRONIC PLUS, BAS PLUS (relating to DISTRONIC PLUS), PRE-SAFE ® Brake with autonomous braking braking (relating to DISTRONIC PLUS). Also there iPad docking stations in the front seat headrest.
ML250 BlueTEC price at $45,658 (€46,200.) ML350 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol engine priced at $ 49.865 (€47.700.). While the ML350 BlueTEC diesel engine priced at $ 51.365 (€49,350.).
