Mercedes-Benz M-class   (W163 facelift 2001)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2001, 2005

What is the body type?SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?14.6 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?350 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car?222 km/h
0-100 km/h: 7.7 sec
How much power?292 Hp, 440 Nm
What is the engine size? l
4966 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4638 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1840 mm
What is the curb weigh?2135 kg
What is the gross weigh?2870 kg
How many gears?5G-TRONIC
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

2001-2005 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163 facelift 2001) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC Specs 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model M-class
Generation M-class (W163 facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC
Start of production 2001
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 20.5 l/100 km 11.47 US mpg
13.78 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.6 l/100 km 16.11 US mpg
19.35 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 350 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.7 sec
Maximum speed222 km/h
Emission standardEuro 4
Weight-to-power ratio7.3 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 292 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 58.8 Hp/l
Torque 440 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 113.961
Engine displacement4966 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore97 mm
Piston Stroke84 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder3
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2135 kg
Max. weight 2870 kg
Max load 735 kg
Fuel tank capacity 83 l
Dimensions
Length 4638 mm
Width 1840 mm
Width including mirrors 2126 mm
Height 1820 mm
Wheelbase 2820 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.9 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5G-TRONIC
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 275/55 R17
Wheel rims size 8.5J x 17