1998-2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 111.0 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 180.6 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.2 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 69.9 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4586 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 85.4 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 19.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 57 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.8 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.3 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.7 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.0 | |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
In its first season, the M-Class came only with a 3.2-liter V6, which accounts for the ML320 name. A 4.3-liter V8 rated at 268 horsepower became available in 1999, for the new ML430. A high-performance ML55 AMG version joined for 2000, with a special 342-horsepower, 5.4-liter V8. in 2002 the 4.3-liter V8 was supplanted by a 5.0-liter V8 that made 288 horsepower. In 2004, the base V6 was enlarged to 3.7 liters and power upped to 232, a gain of 17 horsepower. All engines mated to a 5-speed automatic.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc V6 | 3.7 / 227 | 232 | 254 | 5-speed automatic: 15/18 | 5-speed automatic: 14 |
| ohc V8 | 5.0 / 303 | 288 | 325 | 5-speed automatic: 14/17 | 5-speed automatic: 14.6 |
| ohc V8 | 5.4 / 332 | 342 | 376 | 5-speed automatic: 14/18 | 5-speed automatic: 12.9 |
| ohc V6 | 3.2 / 195 | 215 | 233 | 5-speed automatic: 16/20 | 5-speed automatic: 13.9 |
| ohc V8 | 4.3 / 260 | 268 | 288 | 5-speed automatic: 15/19 | 5-speed automatic: 15.7 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/4-wheel drive
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