2006 Luxury SUV Overview & Specs

Road Test: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 vs. 2006 Range Rover Sport

Article provided by: Motor Trend Magazine

	2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500	2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE
Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, AWD	Front engine, 4WD
Engine type	V-8, alum block / heads	V-8, alum block / heads
Valvetrain	DOHC, 3 valves/cyl	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement	303.0 cu in/4966cc	268.1 cu in/4394cc
Compression ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
Power (SAE net)	302 hp @ 5600 rpm	300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	339 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm	315 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Weight to power	16.5 lb/hp	18.9 lb/hp
Transmission	7-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Axle/final/Low ratios	3.70:1 / 2.93:1 / NA	3.73:1 / 2.57:1 / 2.93:1
Suspension, front; rear	Control arms, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar	Control arms, adj air springs, adj anti-roll bar; control arms, adj air springs, adj anti-roll bar
Steering Ratio	18.6:1	19.5:1
Turns lock-to-lock	3.6	3.1
Brakes, f;r	13.8-in vented disc; 13.0-in vented disc, ABS	13.3-in vented disc; 13.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels	18 x 8.0 cast aluminum	19 x 9.0 cast aluminum
Tires	255/55R18 105H M+S Michelin Latitude Tour HP	255/50R19 107Y Continental CrossContact UHP
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.7 in	108.0 in
Track, f/r	63.7 / 61.2 in	63.2 / 63.5 in
Length x Width x Height	188.5 x 75.2 x 71.5 in	188.5 x 75.9 x 71.5 in
Ground clearance	7.1-10.3 in	6.8-8.9 in
Approach/depart angle	25-31 / 24-29 degrees	30-34 / 26-29 degrees
Turning circle	38.6 ft	38.1 ft
Curb weight	4974 lb	5655 lb
Weight dist, f/r	52 / 48 %	49 / 51 %
Towing capacity	5000 lb	7718 lb
Seating capacity	5 passengers	5 passengers
Headroom, f/r	39.9 / 39.8 in	39.4 / 38.4 in
Legroom, f/r	42.2 / 40.0 in	39.1 / 37.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r	58.3 / 58.3 in	59.0 / 58.2 in
Cargo Vol behind f/r	72.4 / 29.4 cu ft	71.0 / 33.8 cu ft
Test Data
Acceleration to mph
0-30	2.3 sec	2.8 sec
0-40	3.4	4.6
0-50	4.9	6.5
0-60	6.7	8.8
0-70	8.7	11.8
0-80	11.4	15.0
0-90	14.5	19.2
0-100	18.2	N/A
PASSING, 45-65 MPH	3.5 sec	4.8 sec
1/4 mile	14.9 sec @ 93.2 mph	16.4 sec @ 85.3 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	124 ft	117 ft
600-foot slalom	60.5 mph avg	59.8 mph avg*
Lateral acceleration	0.74 g avg	0.76 g avg*
MT Figure Eight	28.7 sec @ 0.58 g avg	29.2 sec @ 0.56 g avg*
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph	1950 rpm	1800 rpm
Consumer Info
Base price	$49,220	$56,750
Price as tested	$63,515	$64,900
Stability/traction control	Yes/yes	Yes/yes
Airbags	Dual front, front side, f/r curtain	Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty	4 yrs / 50,000 mi	4 yrs / 50,000 mi
Powertrain warranty	4 yrs / 50,000 mi	4 yrs / 50,000 mi
Roadside assistance	Lifetime of vehicle	4 yrs / 50,000 mi
Fuel capacity	25.1 gal	23.3 gal
EPA city/hwy fuel econ	14 / 19 mpg	14 / 19 mpg
Recommended fuel	Premium unleaded	Premium unleaded
*electronically limited