Mercedes-Benz M-class (2001 - 2005)

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Variants

SUV
M-class
BodySUV
Length4638 mm
Height1820 mm
Doors5
Boot space633 l
SUV
M-class AMG
BodySUV
Length4635 mm
Height1804 mm
Doors5
Boot space541 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz M-class
Generation
W163
Production years
2001 - 2005
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
4638 mm
4,425.0
Avg
5,072.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2,680.0
Avg
2,995.0
Higher is better
Width
1840 mm
1,840.0
Avg
1,970.0
Higher is better
Height
1820 mm
1,567.0
Avg
1,820.0
Higher is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
633 l
433.0
Avg
867.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
2020 l
1,309.0
Avg
2,020.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Max. seats
7
7
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
5 - 8
3.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
183 - 235 km/h
180.0
Avg
226.0
Higher is better
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
245.0
Avg
500.0
Higher is better
Power
120 - 255 kW
95.0
Avg
170.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2685 - 5439 ccm
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 2967 ccm
    2,967.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2685 - 5439 ccm
    2,685.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 1968 ccm
    1,968.0
  • volvo LogoVolvo XC40 1477 ccm
1,477.0
Avg
2,967.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 12 s
6.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
83 - 93 l
54.0
Avg
83.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 - 14 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 9 - 14 l/100km
    9.0
City consumption (NEDC)
12 - 20 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 12 - 20 l/100km
    12.0
Empty weight (EU)
2170 - 2335 kg
1,580.0
Avg
2,175.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
100 kg
75.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
3365 - 3500 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 3365 - 3500 kg
    3,365.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 2800 kg
    2,800.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 2000 kg
    2,000.0
  • volvo LogoVolvo XC40 1600 kg
1,600.0
Avg
3,500.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
750.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (M-class)

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Diesel
MAN AWD
ML 270 CDI Inspiration
Engine & Power
Power
120 kW / 163 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,685 ccm)
Cylinders
5
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
370 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT AWD
ML 270 CDI Inspiration -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
120 kW / 163 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,685 ccm)
Cylinders
5
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
183 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
195 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 350 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
173 kW / 235 HP
Capacity
3.7L (3,724 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
346 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
5650 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT AWD
ML 400 CDI -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
184 kW / 250 HP
Capacity
4.0L (3,996 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
213 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
560 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 500 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
215 kW / 292 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,966 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
440 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
20 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 55 AMG -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
255 kW / 347 HP
Capacity
5.4L (5,439 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
235 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
510 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
20 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 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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