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Specs of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC /SUV 2001 - 2005/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001)?
SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
14.6 l/100 km
16.1 US mpg
19.3 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
350 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
222 km/h | 138 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.7 sec
0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2001 ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
292 Hp, 440 Nm
325 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2001 ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
5.0 l
4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) SUV 2001 ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
4638 mm
182.6 in.
What is the width of 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
1840 mm
72.44 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
2135 kg
4707 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
2870 kg
6327 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV?
633 - 2020 l
22.4 - 71.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
2001
End of production
2005
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
20.5 l/100 km 11.5 US mpg
13.8 UK mpg
4.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
14.6 l/100 km 16.1 US mpg
19.3 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
350 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.3 sec
Maximum speed
222 km/h 138 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.9 kg/Nm, 206.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
292 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
58.8 Hp/l
Torque
440 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. 325 lb.-ft. @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.961
Engine displacement
4966 cm3 303.04 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2135 kg 4707 lbs.
Max. weight
2870 kg 6327 lbs.
Max load
735 kg 1620 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
633 l 22.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2020 l 71.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
83 l 21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
3500 kg 7716 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
135 kg 298 lbs.

Dimensions

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.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.39
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.9 m 39.04 ft.
Approach angle
30°
Departure angle
30°
Climb angle
31°
Wading depth
500 mm 19.69 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
275/55 R17
Wheel rim size
8.5J x 17