Compare: Mercedes-Benz M-class 2001 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 163 Hp

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

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

248 g/km (NEDC)

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 (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

185 km/h

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

163 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

60.7 Hp/l

Torque

370 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

4600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 612.963

Engine displacement

2685 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2100 kg

Max. weight

2870 kg

Max load

770 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

633 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2020 l

Fuel tank capacity

83 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

3500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

135 kg

Dimensions

Length

4638 mm

Width

1840 mm

Width including mirrors

2126 mm

Height

1820 mm

Wheelbase

2820 mm

Front track

1555 mm

Rear (Back) track

1555 mm

Front overhang

874 mm

Rear overhang

944 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

204 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.39

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.9 m

Approach angle

30°

Departure angle

30°

Climb angle

31°

Wading depth

500 mm

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

6 gears, manual transmission

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

255/60 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17