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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001
ML 500 V8
292 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005
0-100 km/h 7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Performance
| Power | 347 hp292 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,966cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,135kg4,707lb |
| Gross weight | 2,870kg6,327lb |
| Power-to-weight | 137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 42.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.6s Calculated |
| Top speed | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 83L |
| Estimated range | 568km353mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 113.961 |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,638mm183in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,840mm72in |
| Height | 1,820mm72in |
| Wheelbase | 2,820mm111in |
| Front track | 1,555mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,555mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 204mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 633L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,020L |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8 | 292 hp 218 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8 | 7.7 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8 | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8 | 14.6 L/100 km 16.1 mpg US 19.3 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,833 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 2,700-4,250 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
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