Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 33 recorded runs
Mercedes-Benz M-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 33 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz M-Class is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG (AMG Performance Pack), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 113.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz M-Class is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320, which took 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz M-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.31 seconds at 91.88 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.2sec
2012 ML63 AMG (AMG Performance Pack)
Average 0–60
7.04sec
Across 33 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.31sec
@ 91.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.3sec
2001 ML320
Across 33 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class ranges from 4.2 to 10.3 seconds 0–60, with a 7.04-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class 0–60 times by model year
33 tests · 14 years
▾
2015
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.35
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#07
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400 4MATIC
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 96.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 22 H / 20.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 33
#28
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.1L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 33
2014
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#17
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 33
2013
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.18
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#09
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 33
#12
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4MATIC
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 33
#16
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 87.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 25.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 33
#18
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 33
2012
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.73
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.13
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#01
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG (AMG Performance Pack)
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 18 H / 13 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 33
#02
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG (AMG Performance Pack)
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 110.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.6 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 18 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 33
#04
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550 4MATIC
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 33
#11
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4MATIC
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 92.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 33
#19
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 33
#22
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 33
2009
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#23
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 BlueTEC 4MATIC
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 33
#24
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 BlueTEC 4MATIC
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 84.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.5 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 24 H / 21.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 33
2008
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.00
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#06
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550 4MATIC
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 18 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 33
2007
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.95
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.40
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#03
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.20s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 14 H / 11 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 33
#05
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 14 H / 12 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 33
2006
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.28
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#13
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4MATIC
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 93.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.2 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 33
#20
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4MATIC
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 19 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 33
#21
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4MATIC
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 33
#25
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 CDI 4MATIC
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 33
2003
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#32
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 83.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.7L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 17 H / 14.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 33
2002
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#14
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 16 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 33
2001
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#33
2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 19 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 33
2000
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.03
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#08
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 94.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.6 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 16 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 33
#10
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 16 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 33
#15
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 16 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 33
1999
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.43
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.57
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#26
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 33
#27
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 86.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.1 mph
- Engine
- 4.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 33
#30
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 82.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 19 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 33
1998
Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.05
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.85
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#29
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 82.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 33
#31
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 33
How we verify Mercedes-Benz M-Class performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz M-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz M-Class on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG (AMG Performance Pack), which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at 113.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz M-Class is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320, which takes 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 33 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz M-Class reaches 60 mph in 7.04 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.31 seconds at roughly 91.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 14 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz M-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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