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Specs of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC /SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1997 - 2001/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)?
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
13.8 l/100 km
17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
Euro 3
How fast is 1997 M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1997 ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
218 Hp, 310 Nm
229 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1997 ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
3.2 l
3199 cm3
195.21 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1997 ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)?
4587 mm
180.59 in.
What is the width of 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)?
1833 mm
72.17 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
1990 kg
4387 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
2750 kg
6063 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)?
633 - 2020 l
22.4 - 71.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
ML 320 V6 (218 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
1997
End of production
2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
18.2 l/100 km 12.9 US mpg
15.5 UK mpg
5.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9 sec
Maximum speed
195 km/h 121 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
9.1 kg/Hp, 109.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
68.1 Hp/l
Torque
310 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 229 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 112.942
Engine displacement
3199 cm3 195.21 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 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
OHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1990 kg 4387 lbs.
Max. weight
2750 kg 6063 lbs.
Max load
760 kg 1676 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

Dimensions

Length
4587 mm 180.59 in.
Width
1833 mm 72.17 in.
Height
1820 mm 71.65 in.
Wheelbase
2820 mm 111.02 in.
Front track
1565 mm 61.61 in.
Rear (Back) track
1565 mm 61.61 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.39

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Disc
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