Compare: Mercedes-Benz M-class 1999 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 163 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

M-class

Generation

M-class (W163)

Modification (Engine)

ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC

Start of production

December, 1999

End of production

July, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 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

11.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

11.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

185 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

12.5 kg/Hp, 79.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 181.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

163 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

60.7 Hp/l

Torque

370 Nm @ 1600-2800 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

88.3 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

2040 kg

Max. weight

2750 kg

Max load

710 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

633 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2020 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

3365 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4587 mm

Width

1833 mm

Width including mirrors

2190 mm

Height

1820 mm

Wheelbase

2820 mm

Front track

1565 mm

Rear (Back) track

1565 mm

Front overhang

840 mm

Rear overhang

927 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

204 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.39

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.9 m

Approach angle

29.5°

Departure angle

31°

Climb angle

45°

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

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

225/75 R16

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 16