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M-Class
1999
Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
ML
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
SUV
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1999
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
M-Class
Variant
ML
Body Style
SUV
Generation
W163
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
ML 430 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
272 hp
Power (kW)
200 kW
Torque
390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
8.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.4 seconds
Displacement
4,266 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,587 mm
(180.6 in)
Width
1,833 mm
(72.2 in)
Height
1,776 mm
(69.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
(111.0 in)
Curb weight
1,990 kg
(4,387 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 - 4,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
5W-50
10W-30
10W-40
10W-60
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-60
15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
89.9 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
50,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
110,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
25,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
3 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
72 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
18.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
11 litres / 100 km
Combined
13.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
334 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,565 mm
(61.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,565 mm
(61.6 in)
Turning Circle
11.9 m
Ground Clearance
213 mm
(8.4 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,650 kg
(5,842 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,650 kg
(5,842 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
660 kg
(1,455 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Side Steps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Side Steps
Stationary
Optional
Lights
Fog Lights
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Left of Steering Wheel
Side of Glove Compartment
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
230V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Comfort Seat (Driver | Passenger)
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
633 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,020 litres
Depth
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Right Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
D2R (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H1
H7
Bi-Xenon
D2S
Fog Light, Front
H3
H8
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
SV8.5 (C5W)
Awards
North American
Truck of the Year
1998
Mercedes-Benz
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M-Class
Model
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W163
1997–2001
Year
1999
Powertrain
ML 430 Automatic
Horsepower
272 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline