General information and vehicle specifications (Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163)

Contents: Model range ↡ Fuel grades ↡ Fuel tank capacity/including fuel…↡ Technical specifications ↡ Mounting dimensions of the towing…↡ Tightening force of threaded…↡

Note: All data is valid for vehicles in the basic version with a catalytic converter. Equipping the vehicle with additional equipment may lead to certain deviations - contact the Mercedes-Benz service center for information.

Model range

Petrol models
ML 230	163.136
ML 320	163.154
ML 350	163.157
ML 430	163.172
ML 55 AMG	163.174
ML 500	163.175
Diesel models
ML 270 CDI	163.113
ML 400 CDI	163.128

Fuel grades

Petrol models

Unleaded gasoline, EN 228 not worse than AI-95 (by research method)/A85 (by motor method).

Warning! Excessive use of fuel additives may lead to premature engine wear!

Note. You can temporarily use: regular unleaded gasoline no worse than AI-91/A-82.5, - engine power may decrease and fuel consumption may increase. Avoid driving with a full load.

Diesel models

Summer and winter diesel fuel

Warning! Do not use ship's (Marine Diesel Fuel), boiler and other diesel fuels!

Note: When using diesel fuel with increased (more than 0.5%) sulfur content, change the engine oil every 7,500 km.

Winter fuel ensures normal engine performance at temperatures down to -20°C.

Thanks to fuel preheating when the interior heating system is switched on, trouble-free engine operation is guaranteed at outside temperatures down to -25°C.

Attention! Do not mix gasoline with diesel fuel!

When using summer diesel fuel, as well as at outside temperatures below -15°C, a certain amount of flow improver or kerosene, depending on the outside temperature, should be added to the fuel (see table).

The principle of liquefaction of diesel fuel with kerosene

Outside air temperature°C	(15 ÷ 23) ° WITH	- (23÷30)°C
Summer diesel fuel	80%	50%
Kerosene	20%	50%
Outside air temperature°C	-(25÷30)°C	-(30÷35)°C
Winter diesel fuel	80%	50%
Kerosene	20%	50%

Flow improvers can also be used in combination with kerosene.

A certificate of approved fluidity improving agents can be obtained at any Mercedes-Benz service station.

The proportion of additive content, taking into account the outside air temperature, should be minimal.

Attention! The proportion of kerosene in the mixture should not exceed 50%!

Additives are added to the fuel during refueling before it thickens and paraffin is released. Malfunctions due to paraffin release can only be eliminated by heating the entire fuel system.

Mix diesel fuel with kerosene only in the fuel tank - first pour kerosene into the tank, then add diesel fuel. Finally, let the engine run for some time to distribute the mixture throughout the entire fuel system.

Warning! Kerosene additives lower the flash point of diesel fuel, which increases the fire hazard of the mixture! Follow the relevant safety regulations!

Fuel tank capacity/including fuel reserve, l

See Specifications for Chapter Routine care and maintenance.

Technical specifications

Defined in accordance with EU directives and valid for basic equipment vehicles.

Depending on the elements of the special configuration, the data may vary. Information on this issue can be obtained at any maintenance station "Mercedes-Benz".

Engine
Number of cylinders
ML 230	4
ML 320	6
ML 350	6
ML 430	8
ML 500	8
ML 55 AMG	8
ML 270 CDI	5
ML 400 CDI	8
Number of valves per cylinder
ML 230	4
ML 320	3
ML 350	3
ML 430	3
ML 500	3
ML 55 AMG	3
ML 270 CDI	4
ML 400 CDI	4
Cylinder capacity, cm³, unless otherwise specified
ML 230	2295
ML 320	3199
ML 350	3.5 l
ML 430	4266
ML 500	4966
ML 55 AMG	5439
ML 270 CDI	2688
ML 400 CDI	3996
Nominal power (at crankshaft speed), hp (rpm)
Petrol engines
ML 230	150 (5400)
ML 320	218 (5600)
ML 350	235 (5750)
ML 430	272 (5750)
ML 500	292 (5600)
ML 55 AMG	347 (5500)
Diesel engines
ML 270 CDI	153 (4200)
ML 400 CDI	250 (4000)
Nominal torque (at crankshaft speed), Nm (rpm)
Petrol engines
ML 230	220 (3800)
ML 320	310 (3000)
ML 350	345 (3000)
ML 430	390 (3000)
ML 500	440 (2700)
ML 55 AMG	510 (2800)
Diesel engines
ML 270 CDI	370 (1600)
ML 400 CDI	560 (1700)
Maximum crankshaft speed, rpm
Petrol engines	6000
Petrol engines	4600
Dynamic characteristics
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s
Petrol engines
ML 230	12.3
ML 320	09.7
ML 350	09.1
ML 430	07.11
ML 500	07.7
ML 55 AMG	06.8
Diesel engines
ML 270 CDI	11.9
ML 400 CDI	08.1
Maximum speeds of movement
Petrol engines
ML 230	180
ML 320	195
ML 350	205
ML 430	210
ML 500	222
ML 55 AMG	235
Diesel engines
ML 270 CDI	185
ML 400 CDI	213
Maximum speeds in each gear, km/h
Models with AT
ML 230	No information available
ML 320
1st gear	58
2nd gear	90
3rd gear	149
4th gear	195
5th gear	190
ML 350	No information available
ML 430	No information available
ML 500*
1st gear	60
2nd gear	99
3rd gear	158
4th gear	222
5th gear	219
ML 55 AMG
1st gear	65
2nd gear	106
3rd gear	169
4th gear	235
5th gear	235
ML 270 CDI
1st gear	49
2nd gear	80
3rd gear	128
4th gear	173
5th gear	183
ML 400 CDI	No information available
Models with manual transmission
ML 270 CDI
1st gear	35
2nd gear	63
3rd gear	101
4th gear	144
5th gear	175
6th gear	185
ML 230	No information available
* Approximate data provided.
Fuel consumption*, CO ₂ emissions (according to Directive 93/116/EWG)
Models with AT
Petrol models
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
ML 230
In the urban cycle	17.0
On the highway	10.0
In the combined cycle (37/63)	12.7
ML 320
In the urban cycle	18.2
On the highway	11.2
In the combined cycle (37/63)	13.8
ML 430
In the urban cycle	18.8
On the highway	11.0
In the combined cycle (37/63)	13.9
ML 500
In the urban cycle	19.9
On the highway	11.3
In the combined cycle (37/63)	14.5
ML 55 AMG
In the urban cycle	19.7
On the highway	11.4
In the combined cycle (37/63)	14.4
₂ emission, g/km
ML 230	301
ML 320	330
ML 430	334
ML 500	No information available
ML 55 AMG	345
Diesel models
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
ML 270 CDI
In the urban cycle	12.2
On the highway	8.0
In the combined cycle (37/63)	9.5
ML 400 CDI
In the urban cycle	No information available
On the highway	No information available
In the combined cycle (37/63)	No information available
₂ emission, g/km
ML 270 CDI	250
ML 400 CDI	No information available
Models with manual transmission (diesel only)
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
ML 270 CDI
In the urban cycle	12.4
On the highway	7.7
In the combined cycle (37/63)	9.4
ML 400 CDI
In the urban cycle	No information available
On the highway	No information available
In the combined cycle (37/63)	No information available)
*₂ emission, g/km*
ML 270 CDI	248
ML 400 CDI	No information available
* The fuel consumption values determined in accordance with EU directives are only the basis for comparison under the given test conditions. In practice, fuel consumption may exceed the values determined by EU directives and stated in the technical specifications, as other conditions play a role in everyday use, such as driving style, additional equipment, roof rack, wider tyres, etc.
Off-road characteristics
Maximum depth of water obstacles to be overcome, mm
All models	500
Approach/Departure Angle
All models	30°/31°
Ground clearance height, mm
Except for ML 55 AMG models	195
ML 55 AMG models	188
Maximum permissible slope to be overcome
Petrol models	60%
Diesel models	No information available
Off-road gear ratio
All models	2.64: 1
Continuous power distribution between axles (front:rear)
All models	40:60
Tires//alloy wheels (for models ML 320, ML 500, ML 55 AMG, ML 270 CDI and ML 400 CDI)
Standard wheels
255/60 R17 106H ¹⁾//8 Jx17 H2 ET52	ML 320, ML 270 CDI
275/55 R17 109V ¹⁾//8S Jx17 H2 ET52 or 8S Jx17 H2 ET47 ³⁾	Except ML 55 AMG
255/60 R17 106H M+S ²⁾//8 Jx17 H2 ET52, 8S Jx17 H2 ET52 or 8S Jx17 H2 ET47 ³⁾	All models
285/50 R18 109W//9 Jx18 H2 ET52	ML 55 AMG
Compact design spare wheel (all models) T155/90 D18 113M//4 Jx18 N₂ ET0 ¹⁾ All-season tires with M+S approval. Only certain brands of tires are approved for use - information on this issue can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz service station. ²⁾ Tires with winter tread pattern. Only tires of certain brands are approved for use - information on this issue can be obtained at the Mercedes-Benz service station. ³⁾ Only for Styling Packet models.
Tire inflation pressure, bar
The data is provided on the sticker on the inside of the fuel tank filler cap.
Turning radius
All models, m	5.95
Weight and dimensions characteristics
Please note: Special equipment increases the vehicle's unladen weight, so the payload is reduced.
Full length, mm
Standard equipment (except ML 55 AMG models)	4638
All AMG trim levels, including the ML 55 AMG	4635
Full width with mirrors extended/with mirrors retracted, mm	2126/1905
Full height, mm
Except for ML 55 AMG models	1813
ML 55 AMG models	1804
Wheelbase (all models), mm	2820
Track (front and rear wheels), mm	1535
Net weight, kg
ML 230	1930
ML 320	2010
ML 430	2090
ML 500	No information available
ML 55 AMG	No information available
ML 270 CDI	No information available
ML 400 CDI	No information available
Mass of the unladen vehicle ¹⁾, kg
ML 230	No information available
ML 320	2170
ML 430	No information available
ML 500	2210
ML 55 AMG	2300
ML 270 CDI	2175
ML 400 CDI	2335
Permissible gross weight (all models), kg
Without a trailer	2850
With a trailer	3000
Permissible load on the front axle, kg
Except for ML 400 CDI models	1350
ML 400 CDI Models	1430
Permissible load on the rear axle (all models), kg
Without a trailer	1600
With a trailer ²⁾	1750
Permissible roof load (profile rails for roof rack), kg	100
Permissible towable load weight ²⁾, kg
Equipped with brakes	2650
Not equipped with brakes	750
Maximum permissible load on the towing hitch ²⁾	135
Maximum permissible load on the profile rails of the roof rack, kg	100

¹⁾According to EU directives, the unladen weight of a vehicle includes the weight of the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and the weight of all working fluids (fuel tank 90% full).

²⁾ The load on the towing hitch is not included in the permissible mass of the towed load.