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Generation 1, W163

Mercedes-Benz M-class Crossover / SUV

02.1997 - 08.2001 · Europe

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Generation 1, W163

W163

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Mercedes-Benz M-class, Generation 1, W163, Europe market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (02.1997 - 08.2001). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 111 E 23, M 112 E 32, M 113 E 43, M 113 E 55 ML, OM 612 DE 27 LA
Engine displacement, cc
2295–5439
Drive layout
All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2820
Ground clearance, mm
198–204
Fuel
Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

6 versions

3.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 112 E 32 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 320 AT 4MATIC 07.1997 - 08.2001

5.4 L, 347 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 113 E 55 ML · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 55 AMG AT 4MATIC 02.1999 - 08.2001

4.3 L, 272 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 113 E 43 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 430 AT 4MATIC 02.1997 - 08.2001

2.3 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 111 E 23 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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ML 230 MT 4MATIC 02.1997 - 12.1999

2.7 L, 163 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

OM 612 DE 27 LA · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 270 CDI AT 4MATIC 02.1997 - 08.2001

2.7 L, 163 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

OM 612 DE 27 LA · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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ML 270 CDI MT 4MATIC 02.1997 - 08.2001

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