Mercedes-Benz M-class (1998 - 2001)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz M-class
Generation
W163
Production years
1998 - 2001
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
4587 mm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 4587 mm
    4,587.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 4208 mm
4,208.0
Avg
4,587.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2820 mm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2820 mm
    2,820.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 2601 mm
2,601.0
Avg
2,820.0
Higher is better
Width
1833 mm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 1833 mm
    1,833.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 1794 mm
1,794.0
Avg
1,833.0
Higher is better
Height
1776 mm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 1776 mm
    1,776.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 1508 mm
1,508.0
Avg
1,776.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
11 m
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 11 m
    11.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 11 m
    11.0
11.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
633 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 633 l
    633.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 405 l
405.0
Avg
633.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
2020 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2020 l
    2,020.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 1050 l
1,050.0
Avg
2,020.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4 - 8
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 4 - 8
    4.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 4
    4.0
4.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
177 - 210 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 218 km/h
    218.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 177 - 210 km/h
177.0
Avg
218.0
Higher is better
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 250 Nm
    250.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 220 - 400 Nm
220.0
Avg
250.0
Higher is better
Power
110 - 200 kW
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 110 - 200 kW
    110.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 110 kW
    110.0
110.0
Avg
110.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2295 - 4266 ccm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2295 - 4266 ccm
    2,295.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 1498 ccm
1,498.0
Avg
2,295.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 12 s
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 8 - 12 s
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 8 s
8.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
70 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 70 l
    70.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 50 l
50.0
Avg
70.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 - 13 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 9 - 13 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
12 - 18 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 12 - 18 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1890 - 2090 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 1890 - 2090 kg
    1,890.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 1365 kg
1,365.0
Avg
1,930.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
100 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 100 kg
    100.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 60 kg
60.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
2650 - 3365 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2650 - 3365 kg
    2,650.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 1500 kg
1,500.0
Avg
2,650.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 750 kg
    750.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q2 680 kg
680.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (M-class)

Filter by fuel:
Gasoline
MAN AWD
ML 230
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.3L (2,295 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
177 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
220 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
17 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN AWD
ML 270 CDI
Engine & Power
Power
120 kW / 163 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,685 ccm)
Cylinders
5
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
186 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
400 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 320 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
160 kW / 218 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,199 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
18 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 430 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
200 kW / 272 HP
Capacity
4.3L (4,266 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
210 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
390 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
18 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5750 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz M-class generations

Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 163
1998 - 2001
Length4587 mm
Height1776 mm
Wheelbase2820 mm
Length4587 mm
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 163 (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2005
Length4638 mm
Height1820 mm
Wheelbase2820 mm
Length4638 mm (+51 mm)
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 164
2005 - 2008
Length4788 mm
Height1815 mm
Wheelbase2915 mm
Length4788 mm (+150 mm)
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 164 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2011
Length4788 mm
Height1815 mm
Wheelbase2915 mm
Length4788 mm
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 166
2011 - 2015
Length4804 mm
Height1788 mm
Wheelbase2915 mm
Length4804 mm (+16 mm)
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1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1998
1998
M-Klasse 163 was introduced.
2001
2001
M-Klasse 163 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 163.
2005
2005
M-Klasse 164 was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 163 (1. Facelift).
2008
2008
M-Klasse 164 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 164.
2011
2011
M-Klasse 166 was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 164 (1. Facelift).
2015
2015
The production of Mercedes-Benz M-class was discontinued.

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