| General information |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M-class |
| Generation | M-class (W163, facelift 2001) |
| Modification (Engine) | ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) |
12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg22.6 UK mpg8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) |
7.7 l/100 km
30.55 US mpg36.69 UK mpg12.99 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) |
9.4 l/100 km
25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 248 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.3 sec |
| Maximum speed |
185 km/h
114.95 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 163 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 60.7 Hp/l |
| Torque |
370 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm.
272.9 lb.-ft. @ 1600-2800 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 4600 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | OM 612.963 |
| Engine displacement |
2685 cm3
163.85 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88.4 mm
3.48 in. |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
2100 kg
4629.71 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2870 kg
6327.27 lbs. |
| Max load |
770 kg
1697.56 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
1061 l
37.47 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
2020 l
71.34 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
83 l
21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
3500 kg
7716.18 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
750 kg
1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download |
135 kg
297.62 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4638 mm
182.6 in. |
| Width |
1840 mm
72.44 in. |
| Width including mirrors |
2126 mm
83.7 in. |
| Height |
1820 mm
71.65 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2820 mm
111.02 in. |
| Front track |
1555 mm
61.22 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1555 mm
61.22 in. |
| Front overhang |
874 mm
34.41 in. |
| Rear overhang |
944 mm
37.17 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
204 mm
8.03 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.9 m
39.04 ft. |
| Approach angle | 26-30° |
| Departure angle | 25-30° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 19° |
| Climb angle | 31° |
| Wading depth |
500 mm
19.69 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |
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