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Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse

1997 – 2001 Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the M-Klasse from 1997 to 2001. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 150 to 272 hp. Every version has all-wheel drive.

Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2001
Variants4
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 272 hp
0–100 km/h8.1 – 12.3 s
Top speed180 – 209 km/h
Fuel economy9.3 – 13.5 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
230 4MATIC 5MT AWD (150 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 12.3 s 180 5-Speed manual
270 CDI 4MATIC 6MT AWD (163 HP)
2.7 L · 5 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 163 hp 11.7 s 185 6-Speed manual
320 V6 4MATIC 5AT AWD (218 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 218 hp 8.5 s 195 5-speed automatic
430 V8 4MATIC 5AT AWD (272 HP)
4.3 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 272 hp 8.1 s 209 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5400 RPM150 HP @ 5400 RPM148 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM220 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75/R16

Dimensions

Length
180.6 in (4587 mm)
Width
74 in (1880 mm)
Height
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume
22.4 cuFT (634 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight
4034.4 lbs (1830 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5842.2 lbs (2650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined
18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2685 cm3 (164 ci)
Power
120 KW @ 4200 RPM163 HP @ 4200 RPM161 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM400 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/65/R17V

Dimensions

Length
180.6 in (4587 mm)
Width
74 in (1880 mm)
Height
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume
22.4 cuFT (634 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
4641 lbs (2105 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6327 lbs (2870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.9 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 5600 RPM218 HP @ 5600 RPM215 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/60/R17

Dimensions

Length
180.6 in (4587 mm)
Width
74 in (1880 mm)
Height
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume
22.4 cuFT (634 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
4237 lbs (1922 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6327 lbs (2870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)
Highway
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Combined
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4266 cm3 (260 ci)
Power
200 KW @ 5750 RPM272 HP @ 5750 RPM268 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 RPM400 Nm @ 3000-4400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/60/R17

Dimensions

Length
180.6 in (4587 mm)
Width
74 in (1880 mm)
Height
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume
22.4 cuFT (634 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
4237 lbs (1922 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6327 lbs (2870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)
Highway
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Combined
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
334 g/km
Length4,587 mm
Width1,880 mm
Height1,821 mm
Wheelbase2,819 mm
Curb weight1,830 – 2,105 kg
Torque220 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.