

(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | ML 230 | Issued until | |
| Serie | ML class | Number made | |
| Model family | W 163 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 163 E 23 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | offroad vehicle | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4587 mm / 180.6 in / 180.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1833 mm / 72.2 in / 72.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.63 |
| Height | 1807 mm / 71.1 in / 71.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1930 kg / 4255 lb / 4255 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm / 111.0 in / 111.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 in | Fuel capacity | 72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 111 E 23 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.9 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.4 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2295 cm3 / 140.0 cu in / 140.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 573.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.012 cu in/cylinder / 35.012 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.4 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 110.4 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 220.0 Nm / 162.3 lbft / 162.3 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 108.9 kW / 148.1 bhp / 148.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 64.5 kW/l / 1.437 bhp/cu in / 1.437 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.86 Nm/l / 0.839 lbft/cu in / 0.839 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.78 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 179 km/h / 111 mph / 111 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 76.68 kW/ton / 104.26 bhp/ton / 104.26 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 13.20 s / 13.20 s / 13.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.60 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.UTransLi.LowTransLi.TB.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.U<ransLi.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 16 H2 T 52 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 16 H2 T 52 |
| Tyres front | 225/75 R 16 104T | Tyres rear | 225/75 R 16 104T |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 301 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 285 mm / 11.2 in / 11.2 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz ML 230