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2012 ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Comparisons with the corresponding predecessor model
Model	ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY	ML 350 4MATIC
	New	Predecessor

Petrol engine	V6 cylinders	V6 cylinders
Displacement	3498 cc	3498 cc

Output (max.)

kW	225 kW	200 kW
hp	306 hp	272 hp
bhp	302 bhp	268 bhp

Evolution	12.45%	–

Specific output (per 1000cc)	64.3 kW/l 87.45 hp/l 86.26 bhp/l	57.18 kW/l 77.74 hp/l 76.67 bhp/l

Evolution	12.45%	–

Torque (max.)

Nm	370 Nm	350 Nm
lb-ft	273 lb-ft	258 lb-ft

Evolution	5.71%	–

Specific torque (per 1000cc)	105.77 Nm/l 78.04 lb-ft/l	100.06 Nm/l 73.82 lb-ft/l

Evolution	5.71%	–

Fuel consumption (NEDC combined)

l/100 km	8.5 – 8.8	11.4 – 12.0
MPG (USA)	27.7 – 26.7	20.6 – 19.6
MPG (UK)	33.2 – 32.1	24.8 – 23.5
Kms / litre	11.76 – 11.36	8.77 – 8.33

Reduction	-25.44% – -26.67%	–

Performance

0-100 km/h (62 mph)	7.6 sec	8.4 sec
Max. speed	235 km/h 146 mph	225 km/h 140 mph

Emissions

CO2 g/ km	199	266 – 281
Reduction	-25.2% – -29.2%	-
Standard	EU5	EU4

Source: Daimler AG. Conversions: autopressnews.com

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