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2000 Mercedes-Benz X163 ML 230 (Manual / 5 Gears) 4×4 [1998-2001]

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Overview

2000 Mercedes-Benz X163 ML 230 (Manual / 5 Gears) 4×4 [1998-2001]

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 230, offered in Europe from March 1999 to May 2000 (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 variant serves as the basic model of the ML series, including a 2295 cm3 Line 4 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M111 E23) by indirect injection. The engine produces 150 hp / 148 hp / 110 kW at 5400 rpm and 220 Nm of torque at 3800 rpm. Combined with a 5-speed manual transmission (Getrag) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 177 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 12.6 L/100km . The car has a length of 4587 mm , a width of 1833 mm, a height of 1820 mm and weighs 1803 kg , with a fuel tank of 70 liters.

Model:W163 ML 230
Production year:1999
Transmission:Manual 5 speed
Starting price:DM 62,118.00 (Çmimi bazë, Gjermani 1999)
Engine size:2.3 L
Max torque:220 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline (Aspirim Natyral)
Displacement:2295 cm3
Max power:150 PS / 148 hp / 110 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:12.6 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.7-11.6 L/100km
City:14.5-17.4 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV Mid-Size
0-80 km/h:8.4 s
0-100 km/h:12.6 s
0-160 km/h:43.1 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:177 km/h
Curb weight:1803 kg
Gross weight:2650 kg
Length:4587 mm
Width:1833 mm
Height:1820 mm
Fuel capacity:70 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
60%
Safety
65%
Performance
60%
Driveability
70%
Durability
55%
Maintenance
40%
Design
45%
Summary

Mercedes-Benz ML 230 (1999) is rated by experts for good interior space, good 4x4 (4Matic) traction system and M111 engine which is generally considered reliable. The main downsides are the very poor acceleration performance (12.6s 0-100 km/h) due to the heavy weight and low power, high fuel consumption and poor internal quality (cheap plastic) of the early models W163. Common problems reported with the M111 engine include oil leaks from head gaskets and valve cap gaskets, airflow meter defects, and problems with various electrical/sensor elements, as well as high mileage timing chain stretch defects.

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