This ML 270 CDI 5G-Tronic (163 hp) engine was fitted in the W163 [Restyling] SUV, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2001 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.5litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.5litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 83litre |
| Cruising range | from 660 to 1 040km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Emission standard | EURO III |
| Top speed | 183km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.7second |
| Displacement | 2688cm3 |
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| Engine power | 163bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 370Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 1600RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Common Rail |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 88mm |
| Stroke | 88.4mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 11.9m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4638mm |
| Width | 1840mm |
| Height | 1820mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820mm |
| Front track | 1555mm |
| Rear track | 1555mm |
| Ground clearance | 200mm |
| Kerb weight | 2075kg |
| Gross weight | 2870kg |
| Displacement | 795kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 633litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 2020litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 6370kg |
| Body type | SUV |
| Front suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 14.4 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 10.9 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.