









(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | ML 55 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | ML class | Number made | |
| Model family | W 163 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 163 E 55 | 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 | 4635 mm / 182.5 in / 182.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 2300 kg / 5071 lb / 5071 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm / 111.0 in / 111.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1555 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1555 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 in | Fuel capacity | 93 l / 20.5 UK gal / 24.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.42 | Frontal Area | 2.78 m2 / 29.9 sq ft / 29.9 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 1.17 |
| Engine Code | M 113 E 55 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 255.0 kW / 346.7 hp / 346.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 510.0 Nm / 376.2 lbft / 376.2 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 251.5 kW / 341.9 bhp / 341.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 62.9 kW/l / 1.401 bhp/cu in / 1.401 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 93.77 Nm/l / 0.820 lbft/cu in / 0.820 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.70 kW/ton / 202.18 bhp/ton / 202.18 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.80 s / 6.80 s / 6.80 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 | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.UTransLi.LowTransLi.TB.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.U<ransLi.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 9J x 18 H2 ET 52 | Wheels rear | 9J x 18 H2 ET 52 |
| Tyres front | 285/50 R 18 109W | Tyres rear | 285/50 R 18 109W |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 331 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in |
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Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG