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Look up available Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 8 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1997–2005 8 variants SUV PetrolDiesel

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) specs by variant

All 8 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 4 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
500 V8 5AT AWD (292 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	5.0 L	288 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	—	—
350 V6 5AT AWD (245 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	3.7 L	241 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	—	—
430 V8 5AT AWD (272 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	4.3 L	268 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	—	—
320 5AT AWD (218 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	3.2 L	215 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	—	—

Diesel · AUTOMATIC 2 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
270 CDI 5AT AWD (163 HP)	2001–2005	Diesel	4.0 L	247 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	—	—
400 V8 CDI 5AT AWD (250 HP)	2001–2005	Diesel	4.0 L	247 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	—	—

Diesel · MANUAL 1 variant

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
270 CDI 6MT AWD (163 HP)	2001–2005	Diesel	2.7 L	161 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—

Petrol · MANUAL 1 variant

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
230 5MT AWD (150 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	—	—

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) result

These examples apply to supported Mercedes-Benz VINs with a numeric model code in positions 4–6. US-market letter-based formats are decoded through other available sources.

Read the numeric model code

In the supported European layout, positions 4–6 contain the Baumuster model code. Our decoder uses it to identify a model family and, when mapped, a chassis generation. The shorter code does not establish all engine or equipment details.

Position 10 is not always a year

Our decoder leaves the year unknown for the European numeric-code layout instead of treating position 10 as a model year. Some US-market Mercedes-Benz VINs use the North American year format. A generation date range is not the individual car’s build date.

Use the build record for factory options

A C-Class or E-Class name can cover several bodies, engines and production generations. Compare the chassis, year and body with the registration documents. For an exact equipment list, ask for the manufacturer’s build record or data card; the open specification catalog does not replace it.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other ML-Class generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) VIN FAQ

What can a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) VIN lookup show?+

It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.

Where should I check the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) identification number?+

Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.

What do the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) dates in this catalog mean?+

The source lists years 1997–2005 across 8 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.

Is the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) VIN check free?+

Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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