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M-Class
2005
Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
ML
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
SUV
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2005
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
M-Class
Variant
ML
Body Style
SUV
Generation
W163 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
ML 55 AMG Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
347 hp
Power (kW)
255 kW
Torque
510 Nm (376 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.7 seconds
Displacement
5,439 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,638 mm
(182.6 in)
Width
1,840 mm
(72.4 in)
Height
1,820 mm
(71.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
(111.0 in)
Curb weight
2,200 kg
(4,850 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 - 4,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
97 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
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
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
3 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
93 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
20.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
11.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
14.8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
354 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,555 mm
(61.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,555 mm
(61.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.9 m
Ground Clearance
210 mm
(8.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,870 kg
(6,327 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
3,500 kg
(7,716 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
670 kg
(1,477 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Aluminium
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Automatic Anti-glare
Driver side
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Automatic Anti-glare
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Openable (Electric)
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Colour
Silver
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Colour
Finish
Metallic
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Air Ionizer
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Phone Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Automatic
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back
Back Pocket
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Rear
2
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Rear
Trunk
Carpets
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
633 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,020 litres
Depth
1,030 mm
(40.6 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
User Memory
Yes
Front Seats › Power Seat, Passenger
User Memory
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion
Backrest
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Accessories
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
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
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2002
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars
Overall Score
29.64
ANCAP Safety Rating
4
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
9.64
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
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
H7
Bi-Xenon
D2S
Fog Light, Front
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, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
M-Class
Model
1 variant
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Body
SUV
Variant
M-Class ML
1997–2015
M-Class ML SUV Generations
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W163 Facelift
2001–2006
Year
2005
Powertrain
ML 55 AMG Automatic
Horsepower
347 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline