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Mercedes Benz ML270 CDI
The turbo-diesel-engined Mercedes-Benz off-roader came on to the market last year with many praising its common-rail injected engine. While it may not be the 4WD you first consider when looking for a tow vehicle the ML270 CDI surprised with its performance and ability.
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The ML270's engine is a 2.7-litre, five-cylinder, direct-injection turbo-diesel engine that uses a host of high-tech features to produce its 120kW of power and 400Nm of torque. As well as intercooling, the engine uses high-pressure common-rail fuel injection and a variable nozzle turbocharger to deliver optimum boost and fuelling for all conditions.
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Recomended retail price: $62,500
Price as tested: $73,409
Towing capacity with trailer brakes: 3365kg
Towing capacity without brakes: 750kg
Average Fuel Consumption: 16.9L/100km
Range*: 364km
4km Climb: 3mins35sec
RPM at 100km/h: 2000rpm
Performance
0-60km/h: 12.6s
0-80km/h: 21.7s
80-100km/h: 12.1s
Best Points: Fuel efficiency, power, comfort, refinement, Tippshift transmission
Worst Points: A bit soft in the rear suspension, space saver spare tyre
*Performance testing carried out with a 2000kg trailer in tow
*Range estimate based on fuel tank capacity, test average fuel consumption and a 50km safety margin.