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Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse
2001 – 2005
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse was in production from 2001 to 2005. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 163 to 292 hp. Every version has all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (1997 – 2001), peak power rose from 272 to 292 hp, and minimum weight went up by 275 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2005
Variants5
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power163 – 292 hp
0–100 km/h7.7 – 11.4 s
Top speed185 – 222 km/h
Fuel economy9.3 – 14.1 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 CDI 4MATIC 6MT AWD (163 HP) 2.7 L · 5 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 163 hp | 11.4 s | 185 | 6-Speed manual |
| 350 V6 4MATIC 5AT AWD (245 HP) 3.7 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 245 hp | 8.7 s | 204 | 5-speed automatic |
| 270 CDI 4MATIC 5AT AWD (163 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 250 hp | 8.1 s | 212 | 5-speed automatic |
| 400 V8 CDI 4MATIC 5AT AWD (250 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 250 hp | 8.1 s | 212 | 5-speed automatic |
| 500 V8 4MATIC 5AT AWD (292 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 292 hp | 7.7 s | 222 | 5 speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 2688 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 120 KW @ 4200 RPM163 HP @ 4200 RPM161 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM400 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/60H/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
- 4641 lbs (2105 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6327 lbs (2870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.2 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 248 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3724 cm3 (227 ci)
- Power
- 180 KW @ 5600 RPM245 HP @ 5600 RPM241 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM350 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/60H/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
- 4817 lbs (2185 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6327 lbs (2870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 338 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3996 cm3 (244 ci)
- Power
- 184 KW @ 4000 RPM250 HP @ 4000 RPM247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 132 mph (212 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
- 275/55/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
- 5148 lbs (2335 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6327 lbs (2870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 288 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3996 cm3 (244 ci)
- Power
- 184 KW @ 4000 RPM250 HP @ 4000 RPM247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 132 mph (212 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
- 275/55/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
- 5148 lbs (2335 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6327 lbs (2870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 288 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4966 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 215 KW @ 5600 RPM292 HP @ 5600 RPM288 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM441 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.9 gallons (82.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138 mph (222 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5 speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 275/55H/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
- 4872 lbs (2210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6327 lbs (2870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 350 g/km
Length4,587 mm
Width1,880 mm
Height1,821 mm
Wheelbase2,819 mm
Curb weight2,105 – 2,335 kg
Torque350 – 560 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.









