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Generation 1, W163, facelift

Mercedes-Benz M-class Crossover / SUV

09.2001 - 03.2005 · Europe

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Generation 1, W163, facelift

W163

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Mercedes-Benz M-class, Generation 1, W163, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 8 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2001 - 03.2005). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 8 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 112 E 32, M 112 E 37, M 113 E 50, M 113 E 55, OM 612 DE 27 LA, OM 628 DE 40 LA
Engine displacement, cc
2685–5439
Drive layout
All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2820
Ground clearance, mm
189–205
Fuel
Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

8 versions

5.0 L, 292 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 113 E 50 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 500 AT 4MATIC 09.2001 - 03.2005

3.7 L, 235 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 112 E 37 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 350 AT 4MATIC 08.2003 - 03.2005

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 09.2001 - 06.2002

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 09.2001 - 03.2005

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 09.2001 - 03.2005

3.7 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 112 E 37 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 350 AT 4MATIC 07.2002 - 07.2003

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

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

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ML 55 AMG AT 4MATIC 09.2001 - 03.2005

4.0 L, 250 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

OM 628 DE 40 LA · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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ML 400 CDI AT 4MATIC 09.2001 - 03.2005

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