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The 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI, offered in Europe during the period 2001-2005 (W163 Phase-II), is a model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This popular diesel version uses the Daimler-Benz OM612 engine, a 2685 cm3 diesel engine with five cylinders in line and a Common-Rail system. The engine is equipped with turbo and intercooler, producing 163 hp / 161 hp / 120 kW at 4200 engine rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 1800 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (5G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 179 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 9.0 L/100km . The car has a length of 4638 mm , a width of 1840 mm , a height of 1820 mm and weighs 2100 kg , with a fuel tank of 83 liters .