| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M-class |
| Generation | M-class (W163, facelift 2001) |
| Type (Engine) | ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC |
| Start of production | August, 2001 year |
| End of production | December, 2004 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg 22.8 UK mpg 8.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.3 UK mpg 12.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg 29.7 UK mpg 10.5 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 250 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 183 km/h 113.71 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.3 kg/Nm, 190.5 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 163 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 60.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 1800-2600 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 4600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | OM 612.963 |
| Engine displacement | 2685 cm3 163.85 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88.3 mm 3.48 in. |
| Compression ratio | 18:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg 4629.71 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2870 kg 6327.27 lbs. |
| Max load | 770 kg 1697.56 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 633 l 22.35 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 2020 l 71.34 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 83 l 21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 3500 kg 7716.18 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 135 kg 297.62 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4638 mm 182.6 in. |
| Width | 1840 mm 72.44 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 2126 mm 83.7 in. |
| Height | 1820 mm 71.65 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm 111.02 in. |
| Front track | 1555 mm 61.22 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1555 mm 61.22 in. |
| Front overhang | 874 mm 34.41 in. |
| Rear overhang | 944 mm 37.17 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 205 mm 8.07 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.39 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.9 m 39.04 ft. |
| Approach angle | 30° |
| Departure angle | 30° |
| Climb angle | 38° |
| Wading depth | 500 mm 19.69 in. |
| 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 (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, 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 |
| Tires size | 255/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001)? | SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg 29.7 UK mpg 10.5 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 250 g/km CO2 Euro 3 |
| How fast is the car, 2001 M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 183 km/h | 113.71 mph 0-100 km/h: 11.4 sec 0-60 mph: 10.8 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2001 ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 163 Hp, 400 Nm 295.02 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV 2001 ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 2.7 l 2685 cm3 163.85 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 5, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) SUV 2001 ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV? | 4638 mm 182.6 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV? | 1840 mm 72.44 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 2100 kg 4629.71 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 2870 kg 6327.27 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV? | 633 – 2020 l 22.35 – 71.34 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC? | 5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC |
