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Specs of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC /SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1998 - 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 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
11.9 l/100 km
19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 M-class (W163) ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1998 ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
272 Hp, 390 Nm
288 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1998 ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
4.3 l
4266 cm3
260.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) 1998 ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)?
4587 mm
180.59 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)?
1833 mm
72.17 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
2015 kg
4442 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
2650 kg
5842 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
ML 430 V8 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
1998
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
16.1 l/100 km 14.6 US mpg
17.5 UK mpg
6.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.9 l/100 km 19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8 sec
Maximum speed
210 km/h 130 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
7.4 kg/Hp, 135 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 193.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
272 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
63.8 Hp/l
Torque
390 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 288 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.942
Engine displacement
4266 cm3 260.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
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
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
2015 kg 4442 lbs.
Max. weight
2650 kg 5842 lbs.
Max load
635 kg 1400 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
633 l 22.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2020 l 71.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4587 mm 180.59 in.
Width
1833 mm 72.17 in.
Height
1802 mm 70.94 in.
Wheelbase
2820 mm 111.02 in.
Front track
1555 mm 61.22 in.
Rear (Back) track
1555 mm 61.22 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
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 H