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301 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Consumer information 
         
        
        
     
        
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302 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the 
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers 
maintain a stock of genuine 
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers 
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for 
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each 
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to 
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts 
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz 
parts and accessories not authorized 
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the 
vehicle, which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or 
could compromise the vehicle’s 
durability or safety. 
         
        
        
     
        
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303 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of 
the warranties printed in the Service and 
Warranty Information booklet. Your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed on the vehicle 
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and 
Vermont Emission Control Systems 
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz 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 an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange 
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you. 
         
        
        
     
        
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304 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (includes Paintwork 
code)2Engine number (engraved on engine)
3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Emission control information label, 
includes both federal and California 
certification exhaust emission stan-
dards
5Vacuum line routing diagram label for 
emission control system
iWhen ordering parts, please specify 
vehicle identification and engine num-
bers. 
         
        
        
     
        
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305 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley 
         
        
        
     
        
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306 Technical dataEngineModel
ML 350 (163.157
1)
1The 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.
ML 500 (163.175)
1
Engine
112
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.81 in (97.00 mm)
3.81 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
227 cu in (3724 cm
3)
303 cu in (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
232 hp / 5750 rpm
2
(173 kW / 5750 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
288 hp / 5600 rpm
2
(215 kW / 5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
254 lb-ft / 3000-4500 rpm
(345 Nm / 3000-4500 rpm)
325 lb-ft / 2700 rpm
(440 Nm / 2700 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 370 mm
2370 mm 
         
        
        
     
        
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307 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been 
specifically developed for your vehicle and 
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. 
Other tires and rims can have detrimental 
effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
Rims and tires
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved 
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, 
exhibit dimensional variations and 
different tire deformation characteris-
tics that could cause them to come into 
contact with the vehicle body or axle 
parts. This may result in damage to the 
tires or the vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is 
available at any authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. A 
tire inflation pressure table is located 
on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle. The 
tire pressure should be checked regu-
larly and should only be adjusted on 
cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s 
maintenance recommendation includ-
ed with vehicle.
Model
ML 350
ML 500
Rims (light alloy)
8J x 17 H2
81/2J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
2.0in (52mm)
2.0in (52mm)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
255 / 60 R17 106 H
275 / 55 R17 109 V
Rims* (light alloy) 
81/2 J x 17 H2
81/2 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset*
1.85 in (47 mm)
1.85 in (47 mm)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)*
275 / 55 R17 109 V
275 / 55 R17 109 V 
         
        
        
     
        
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308 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheelModel
ML 350, ML 500
Rim
4Jx18 H2 ET0
Wheel offset
0in (0mm)
Space-saver tire
T155 / 90 D18 113M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.