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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts required for
maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically
located parts distribution centers provide quick and
reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or compromise its durability or
safety.Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont
emission control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center arrange for a replacement. It will be
mailed to you.

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1Certification label and Paintwork Number2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
3Engine number
4Information label, California version
5Emission control label
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
Note:
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.

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Layout of poly-V-belt drive 1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see technical data.

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Model ML 320 (163 154)
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ML 500 (163 175)
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ML 55 AMG (163 174)
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Engine11 2 113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm
3) 332.0 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1 10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 215 hp / 5600 rpm
(160 kW / 5600 rpm)288 hp / 5600 rpm
(215 kW / 5600 rpm)342 hp / 5500 rpm
(255 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349233 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm)325 ft.lb / 2700 rpm
(440 Nm / 2700 rpm)376 ft.lb / 2800 rpm
(510 Nm / 2800 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.

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Rims – Tires
1 Must not be used with snow chains.Model ML 320 ML 500 ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 17 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm)8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm)9 J x 18 H2 ET52
2.0 in (52 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 255 / 60 R17 106 H 275 / 55 R17 109V 285 / 55 R18 109W
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Rim (standard equipment)
Steel
Wheel offset4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)4 J x 18 H 2 ET0
0 in (0 mm)
Space-saver tire T155 / 90 D18 113M
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T155 / 90 D18 113M
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T155 / 90 D18 113M
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Rims – Tires (optional) Model ML 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H2 ET 52
2.0 in (52 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109H
Model ML 320 ML 500
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)8
1/2 J x17 H2 ET47
1.85 in (47 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 275 / 55 R 17 109V 275 / 55 R 17 109V

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Electrical system
We i g h t s
(see certification tag) Model ML 320 ML 500 ML 55 AMG
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 150 A 14 V / 150 A
S t a r te r m o to r 12 V / 1. 7 k W 12 V / 1. 7 k W 12 V / 1. 7 k W
B a t t e r y 12 V / 10 0 A h 12 V / 10 0 A h 12 V / 10 0 A h
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)NGK PFR 5-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
Roof load max. 220 lbs (100 kg)

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Model ML 320 ML 500 ML 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length 182.6 in (4638 mm) 182.6 in (4638 mm) 182.5 in (4635 mm)
Overall vehicle width 83.7 in (2126 mm) 83.7 in (2126 mm) 83.7 in (2126 mm)
Overall height 71.6 in (1820 mm) 71.6 in (1820 mm) 71.0 in (1804 mm)
Wheel base 111.0 in (2820 mm) 111.0 in (2820 mm) 111.0 in (2820 mm)
Ground clearance 8.4 in (213 mm) 8.4 in (213 mm) 7.7 in (195 mm)
Turning radius 468.5 in (11.9 m) 468.5 in (11.9 m) 468.5 in (11.9 m)
Track, front 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm)
Track, rear 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm) 61.2 in (1555 mm)