Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year, engine, and specific ownership history. Long-term owner reports for the W164 generation (2006-2011) and early W166 generation (2012-2015) indicate significant reliability concerns, p
Best version
\nInsufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" version. Feedback is fragmented by powertrain: the ML350 gasoline V6 is noted for general reliability up to high mileage with proper care, while the ML350 Bluetec diesel is p
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | power train |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | air bags |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | steering |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
AMG ML 63 V8 (523 Hp) 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT G-TRONIC
From 2012-2015
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