Mercedes-Benz M-class Crossover / SUV
02.1997 - 08.2001 · Europe
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 versions3.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M 112 E 32 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| ML 270 CDI MT 4MATIC | 02.1997 - 08.2001 |
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