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The 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 500, offered in Europe during 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 variant uses the Daimler-Benz M113 E50 engine, a 4966 cm3 petrol engine with eight V cylinders and indirect injection. The engine is turbo-free , producing 288 hp / 292 PS / 215 kW at 5600 engine rpm and 440 Nm of torque at 2700 – 4250 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (5G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 17.2 L/100km . The car has a length of 4638 mm , a width of 1840 mm , a height of 1820 mm and weighs 2135 kg , with a fuel tank of 83 liters .