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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.

Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.