Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

M-class (w163, facelift 2001)

185.00 km/h

or 114.95 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model M-class
Generation M-class (W163, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 4MATIC
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg22.6 UK mpg8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg36.69 UK mpg12.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)248 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 11.3 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 163 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 60.7 Hp/l
Torque 370 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm. 272.9 lb.-ft. @ 1600-2800 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 4600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 612.963
Engine displacement 2685 cm3 163.85 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke 88.4 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 18
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
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 1061 l 37.47 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) 204 mm 8.03 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.9 m 39.04 ft.
Approach angle 26-30°
Departure angle 25-30°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 19°
Climb angle 31°
Wading depth 500 mm 19.69 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/60 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17