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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.
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
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.









