This ML 270 CDI MT (163 hp) engine was fitted in the W163 SUV, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1997 to 2001. In addition to this engine, 4 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 | 12.4litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.7litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 560 to 910km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Emission standard | EURO III |
| Top speed | 185km/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 | 1800RPM |
| 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 | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 11.9m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4587mm |
| Width | 1833mm |
| Height | 1776mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820mm |
| Front track | 1565mm |
| Rear track | 1565mm |
| Ground clearance | 200mm |
| Kerb weight | 1945kg |
| Gross weight | 2750kg |
| Displacement | 805kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 633litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 2020litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 6115kg |
| Body type | SUV |
| Front suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 14.3 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 10.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.