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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 Europe from March 1998 to mid-1999 (W163 Phase-I), is a model of the large luxury SUV (Mid-Size) (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and 4×4 (4Matic) permanent traction. 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 rpm and 310 Nm of torque at 3000 – 5000 rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 5G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 201 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 14.4 L/100km . The car has a length of 4587 mm , a width of 1833 mm, a height of 1776 mm and weighs 1915 kg , with a fuel tank of 70 liters.

Model:W163 ML 320
Production year:1999
Transmission:Automatic 5 speed
Starting price:€44,000 (Çmim i vlerësuar i konvertuar për Evropë, 1999)
Engine size:3.2 L
Max torque:310 Nm
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:14.4 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:10.3-12.4 L/100km
City:17.9-21.5 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV Mid-Size
0-80 km/h:6.4 s
0-100 km/h:10.0 s
0-160 km/h:29.3 s
0-200 km/h:260.2 s
Top speed:201 km/h
Curb weight:1915 kg
Gross weight:2650 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

Mercedes-Benz ML 320 (1999) is rated by experts for its quiet and reliable V6 M112 engine, driving comfort 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 very high fuel consumption. Common problems reported with this M112 engine include oil leaks from the valve cover gaskets, as well as problems with the electronic control plate (Conductor Plate) in the 5G-Tronic automatic transmission.

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