2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

At a Glance

Pricing $39,750 - $48,500
Drive Types AWD
Engines 3.7l V6, 5.0l V8
Transmissions A7
Fuel Economy 14-16 (city), 19-20 (highway)

The new M-class is nearly 6 inches longer and 3 in wider than the model it replaces which adds some badly needed room on the interior. Two engines are offered: an all-new 268hp 3.5L V6 in the ML350 and a 302hp 5.0L V8 in the ML500. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

What Changed:

All-new second generation M-class is significantly longer and wider than the model it replaces. Two engines are offered: a 3.5L V6 in the ML350 and a 5.0L V8 in the ML500. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
ML350 3.7l V6 (268-bhp) A7 AWD $39,750
ML500 5.0l V8 (302-bhp) A7 AWD $48,500