This ML 430 5G-Tronic (272 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 | 18.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 11litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 72litre |
| Cruising range | from 380 to 650km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO III |
| Top speed | 210km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.4second |
| Displacement | 4266cm3 |
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| Engine power | 272bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 750RPM |
| Maximum torque | 400Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Bore | 89.9mm |
| Stroke | 84mm |
| 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 | 4587mm |
| Width | 1833mm |
| Height | 1776mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820mm |
| Front track | 1555mm |
| Rear track | 1555mm |
| Ground clearance | 200mm |
| Kerb weight | 1990kg |
| Gross weight | 2650kg |
| Displacement | 660kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 633litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 2020litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 5300kg |
| 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 | 22.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 13.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 16.7 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.