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Mercedes-Benz Klasa M (W163)

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6 versions · 4 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
ML 230 (150 KM) 4MATIC Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1998–2000
ML 320 V6 (218 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1997–2001
ML 430 V8 (272 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 272 KM 1998–2001
AMG ML 55 V8 (347 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 347 KM 1999–2001
ML 270 CDI (163 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC Selected Diesel fuel 163 KM 1999–2001
ML 270 CDI (163 KM) 4MATIC Selected Diesel fuel 163 KM 1999–2001

Selected engine version

ML 230 (150 KM) 4MATIC

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
150KM
Torque
220Nm
Engine displacement
2,295cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3s
Maximum speed
177km/h
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa M
Version
Klasa M (W163)
Engine
ML 230 (150 KM) 4MATIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
177 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M111.977
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2295 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
220 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
83 l
Minimum trunk capacity
633 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2020 l
Curb weight
1855 kg
Gross weight
2650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4587 mm
Width
1833 mm
Height
1802 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1565 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/75 R16
Rim size
8J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

ML 320 V6 (218 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 1997–2001

Engine power
218KM
Torque
310Nm
Engine displacement
3,199cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5s
Maximum speed
195km/h
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa M
Version
Klasa M (W163)
Engine
ML 320 V6 (218 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1997
End of production
2001
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3

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Engine

Engine model / code
M112.942
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3199 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
218 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
310 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
83 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Minimum trunk capacity
633 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2020 l
Curb weight
1990 kg
Gross weight
2750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4587 mm
Width
1833 mm
Height
1820 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1565 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/75 R16
Rim size
6.5J
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

ML 430 V8 (272 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 1998–2001

Engine power
272KM
Torque
390Nm
Engine displacement
4,266cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4s
Maximum speed
210km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa M
Version
Klasa M (W163)
Engine
ML 430 V8 (272 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3

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Engine

Engine model / code
M113.942
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4266 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
272 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
390 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Minimum trunk capacity
633 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2020 l
Curb weight
2015 kg
Gross weight
2650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4587 mm
Width
1833 mm
Height
1802 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1555 mm
Rear track
1555 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/55 R17 H
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG ML 55 V8 (347 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 1999–2001

Engine power
347KM
Torque
510Nm
Engine displacement
5,439cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9s
Maximum speed
232km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa M
Version
Klasa M (W163)
Engine
AMG ML 55 V8 (347 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1999
End of production
2001
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
232 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.5 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M113.989
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5439 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
347 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
510 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
93 l
Minimum trunk capacity
633 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2020 l
Curb weight
2085 kg
Gross weight
2750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4635 mm
Width
1833 mm
Height
1820 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1555 mm
Rear track
1555 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
285/50 R18W
Rim size
9J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

ML 270 CDI (163 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC

Diesel fuel · 1999–2001

Engine power
163KM
Torque
370Nm
Engine displacement
2,685cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.4s
Maximum speed
183km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa M
Version
Klasa M (W163)
Engine
ML 270 CDI (163 KM) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1999
End of production
2001
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
183 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM612.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2685 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
163 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
370 Nm @ 1800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Minimum trunk capacity
633 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2020 l
Curb weight
2045 kg
Gross weight
2810 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4587 mm
Width
1833 mm
Height
1820 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1565 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/75 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

ML 270 CDI (163 KM) 4MATIC

Diesel fuel · 1999–2001

Engine power
163KM
Torque
370Nm
Engine displacement
2,685cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.7s
Maximum speed
185km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa M
Version
Klasa M (W163)
Engine
ML 270 CDI (163 KM) 4MATIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1999
End of production
2001
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.7 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
248 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM612.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2685 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
88.3 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
163 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
370 Nm @ 1600-2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Wading depth
500 mm
Minimum trunk capacity
633 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2020 l
Curb weight
2040 kg
Gross weight
2750 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
3365 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4587 mm
Width
1833 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2190 mm
Height
1820 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1565 mm
Ground clearance
204 mm
Approach angle
29.5 °
Departure angle
31 °
Climb angle
45 °
Front overhang
840 mm
Rear overhang
927 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/75 R16
Rim size
6.5J x 16
ABS
yes