Compare: Mercedes-Benz M-class 2001 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 218 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

M-class

Generation

M-class (W163, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

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

Start of production

August, 2001

End of production

November, 2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

324 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

195 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

9.6 kg/Hp, 104.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.8 kg/Nm, 148 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

68.1 Hp/l

Torque

310 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 112.942

Engine displacement

3199 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 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

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2095 kg

Max. weight

2870 kg

Max load

775 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

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°

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

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

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