Mercedes-Benz ML320

Mercedes-Benz ML320 - Specifications

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

ENGINE

CHASSIS & BODY

Type	All aluminium 6cyl in 90deg V
Installation	Longitudinal
Valvetrain	3 valves/cyl, sohc/bank
Displacement	3199cc
Bore & Stroke	89.9 x 84.0mm
Comp Ratio	10.0:1
Max Power	218bhp@5600rpm
Max Torque	310Nm@3000rpm
Max Engine speed	6000rpm
Bhp/Litre	68
Power/Weight	100bhp/ton
Fuel Delivery	Electronic sequential inj
Fuel	Diesel

Layout	Front engine, continuous 4WD
Body/Frame	Double space steel bodywork, fully zinc coated
Front Brakes	303mm internally ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	285mm discs at rear, ABS, brake assist, 4-ETS/ESP
Assist Type	Hydraulic dual circuit brake with vacuum booster.
Wheels	8J x 17 H2, ET 52
Tyres	255/60 R17 106H
Steering	Rack & pinion, power assist, steering shock absorbers.
Turning circle dia:	11.9m
Turns lock to lock	3.6
Front Suspension	Independent, aluminium upper transverse links, steel lower transverse links, torsion bar springs, twin tube gas filled shock absorbers, anti roll bars.
Rear Suspension	Independent, aluminium upper and lower transverse links, coil springs, twin tube gas filled shock absorbers, anti roll bars.

Drivetrain

General Data

Accomodation

Transmission: Electronically controlled 5-speed auto with torque convertor lock-up clutch.

Gear	Ratio	Overall Ratio	Kmph/ 1000rpm
1st	3.951	14.6187	9.296
2nd	2.423	8.9651	15.159
3rd	1.846	6.8302	19.897
4th	1.000	3.7000	36.730
5th	0.833	3.0821	44.093
Final Drive Ratio	3.7	Low Range	2.64
Rpm@90kmph in 4th			2450
Reverse gear			3.147

Kerb Weight	2170kg
Gross Weight	2870kg
Pay Load	700kg
Wheelbase	2820mm
Track (F/R)	1555mm
Length	4638mm
Width	2126mm
Height	1820mm

Seating Capacity	5
Head Room, F/R	960/955 mm
Leg room F, max/min	1245/1040 mm
Knee room, F max/min	780/580 mm
Knee room, R max/min	925/680 mm
Shoulder space	1500 mm

Maintenance

Test Conditions

Oil/Filter Change	As per EMS
Basic Warranty	One year / unlimited Mileage

Terrain	Tarmac & dirt
Temperature	18 to 34 deg Celsius
Distance	1000km

P E R F O R M A N C E

Acceleration

Braking

Time to Speed	Seconds	Meters
0-30kmph	2.29	8.32
0-40kmph	3.18	19.16
0-50kmph	4.11	30.71
0-60kmph	5.39	50.40
0-70kmph	6.64	73.15
0-80kmph	8.09	103.30
0-90kmph	9.91	146.54
0-100kmph	12.09	204.09
0-110kmph	14.67	279.27
0-120kmph	17.39	365.94
0-130kmph	21.07	493.37
0-140kmph	25.68	666.18
0-150kmph	30.87	875.17
Time to Distance
Quarter Mile	18.40s@122.05kmph
Standing 1km	33.83s@154.11kmph
30 - 70 kmph	4.35s

Minimum Stopping distance

From 100kmph

52.41m/4.13sec

From 80kmph

31.68m/3.18sec

Control

Very Good

Brake Feel

Very Good

Overall Brake Rating

Very Good

Fuel Economy

Max Speed

Roll - on

Tester Ratings

Overall	6.7 kmpl
In-Town	5.5 kmpl
Highway	8.5 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	83 litres
Reserve	12 litres
Range	556 km

Gear	True Speed	Speedo
1st	58.21	62
2nd	94.19	98
3rd	151.86	158
4th	175.36	185
5th	169.91	180
*Top speed in 4th gear using Datron Correvit EEP- 3 laser test gear at NCAT, VRDE, Ahmednagar.

Kmph	3rd	4th
20-30	0.96s	-
30-40	0.96s	-
40-50	1.00s	0.98s
50-60	1.26s	1.20s
60-70	1.38s	1.31s
70-80	1.50s	1.50s
80-90	-	1.65s
90-100	-	2.23s

Design & Style
Powertrain
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
Dynamic Ability
Space
Creature Comforts
Driver Appeal
Safety
Interiors
Suspension
Ride Quality
Handling
Steering
Braking

Tester's Notes: Ultra refined powerplant and great transmission especially when compared to other SUVs . Build quality disappointing of limited off-road use . Plenty of in-cabin space & adjustable rear seats but the trademark multi-functional steering wheel is sorely missed . Superb roadholding and traction aided no doubt by the high tech traction control & stability programme . As safe as Mercs come - 2002 model equipped with window bags as well . Good ride quality & handling great for a SUV.

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