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1999 Mercedes-Benz X163 ML 320 (Automatic / 5 Gears) 4×4 [1998-2001]

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Overview

1999 Mercedes-Benz X163 ML 320 (Automatic / 5 Gears) 4×4 [1998-2001]

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 320, offered in North America (USA) from mid-1998 to mid-1999 (W163 Phase-I), is a model of the large luxury SUV (Mid-Size) (Executive E-Segment) 5-door, permanently towed 4×4 (4Matic) . This popular variant includes a 3199 cm3 V6 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M112 E32) by indirect injection. The engine produces 218 hp / 215 hp / 160 kW at 5600 engine rpm and 316 Nm / 233 ft-lb of torque at 3000 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 5G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.3 seconds and reaches a top speed limited to 180 km/h (or 197 km/h without limitation). Its combined fuel consumption is 13.1 L/100km (18 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4587 mm , a width of 1833 mm, a height of 1776 mm and weighs 1990 kg , with a fuel tank of 70 liters.

Model:W163 ML 320
Production year:1999
Transmission:Automatic 5 speed
Starting price:€40,000 (Çmim i vlerësuar konvertuar nga çmimi bazë në Gjermani, 1999)
Engine size:3.2 L
Max torque:316 Nm / 233 ft-lb
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline (Aspirim Natyral)
Displacement:3199 cm3
Max power:218 PS / 215 hp / 160 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:13.1 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:10.5-12.6 L/100km
City:18.2-21.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV Mid-Size
0-80 km/h:6.7 s
0-100 km/h:10.3 s
0-160 km/h:31.1 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:180 km/h (e kufizuar)
Curb weight:1990 kg
Gross weight:2724 kg
Length:4587 mm
Width:1833 mm
Height:1776 mm
Fuel capacity:70 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
75%
Safety
75%
Performance
65%
Driveability
70%
Durability
65%
Maintenance
40%
Design
60%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz ML 320 (1999) is rated by experts for good spaciousness, smooth and reliable V6 M112 engine, and efficient 4x4 (4Matic) traction system. The main downsides are the poor internal quality (cheap plastic) of the early W163 models, frequent rust problems in the undercarriage and frame, and high fuel consumption. Common problems reported with this M112 engine include oil leaks from valve lid gaskets and PCV vacuum lines, as well as problems with the electronic control plate (Conductor Plate) in the 5G-Tronic automatic transmission.

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