Compare: Mercedes-Benz M-class 2003 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 235 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

M-class

Generation

M-class (W163, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

ML 350 V6 (235 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

305 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

205 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

9 kg/Hp, 111.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 163.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

235 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Power per litre

63.1 Hp/l

Torque

345 Nm @ 3000-4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 112.971

Engine displacement

3724 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2110 kg

Max. weight

2870 kg

Max load

760 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

633 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2020 l

Fuel tank capacity

83 l

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

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.39

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.9 m

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

8J x 17