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

Name

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

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

M-class
Generation

M-class (W163, facelift 2001)
Year of production

2001

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

SUV
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

ML 500 V8 (292 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC

Power

292 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

440 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

350 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

20.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

222 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
292 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
58.8 Hp/l
Torque
440 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4966 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2135 kg

Max weight (kg)

2870 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

83 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

1061 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

2020 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4638 mm

Width (mm)

1840 mm

Height (mm)

1820 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2820 mm

Front track (mm)

1555 mm

Rear track (mm)

1555 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.9 m

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)

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

275/55 R17

Rear tires size

275/55 R17

Wheel rims size

8.5J x 17

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