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The 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 400 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 powerful diesel variant uses the Daimler-Benz OM628 DE40 engine, a 3996 cm3 eight-cylinder V diesel engine and a Common-Rail system. The engine is equipped with two turbochargers and two intercoolers, producing 247 HP / 250 PS / 184 kW in 4000 engine rpm and 560 Nm of torque in 1700 – 2600 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (5G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 9.9 L/100km . The car has a length of 4638 mm , a width of 1840 mm , a height of 1820 mm and weighs 2260 kg , with a fuel tank of 83 liters .