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The 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 500, offered in North America during 2001-2005 (W163 Phase-II), is a model of the large 5-door Executive E-Segment SUV with 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 naturally aspirated, producing 288 hp / 292 PS / 215 kW at 5600 rpm and 441 Nm of torque at 2700 – 4250 rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (5G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches a top speed limited to 180 km/h (but theoretically reaches 218 km/h). Its combined fuel consumption, according to the estimate, is around 17.3 L/100km . The car has a length of 4638 mm , a width of 1840 mm , a height of 1820 mm and weighs 2211 kg , with a fuel tank of 83 liters .