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Mercedes M-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2002) — First Generation

The First Generation Mercedes M-Class covers SUV 5-doors bodies with all-wheel drive. You choose among gasoline and diesel powertrains, matching engine and gearbox to everyday use rather than a single formula.

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Mercedes M-Class Engines and Transmissions

You can choose a Mercedes M-Class engine that is gasoline, as in the 2.3 MT, or diesel, as in the 2.7 AT and 2.7 MT. Those are selected powertrain examples on SUV 5-doors all-wheel-drive bodies; a manual or automatic transmission changes how the drivetrain feels, not the whole lineup.

SUV 5-doors — Mercedes M-Class Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors Mercedes M-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.3 MTGasoline2295 cm³150 hp110 kW220 N⋅mManualAWD
2.7 MTDiesel2688 cm³163 hp120 kW400 N⋅mManualAWD
3.2 ATGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
4.3 ATGasoline4266 cm³272 hp200 kW390 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.7 ATDiesel2685 cm³163 hp120 kW370 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

Mercedes M-Class Dimensions

SUV 5-doors — Mercedes M-Class Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Mercedes M-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.3 MT4587 mm1833 mm1776 mm2819 mm1855 kg2650 kg200 mm
2.7 MT4587 mm1833 mm1776 mm2819 mm2105 kg2870 kg213 mm
3.2 AT4587 mm1833 mm1776 mm2819 mm1990 kg2750 kg200 mm
4.3 AT4587 mm1833 mm1776 mm2819 mm2015 kg2650 kg200 mm
2.7 AT4587 mm1833 mm1776 mm2819 mm1945 kg2810 kg200 mm

Mercedes M-Class Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors — Mercedes M-Class Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors Mercedes M-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.3 MT635 l2020 l
2.7 MT635 l2020 l
3.2 AT635 l2020 l
4.3 AT635 l2020 l
2.7 AT635 l2020 l

Mercedes M-Class Trims and Equipment

Mercedes M-Class trim levels sit on a technical version rather than replacing it. On the 4.3 AT, a gasoline automatic all-wheel-drive SUV 5-doors, you may find Standart equipment; that package sets comfort and convenience while the engine, gearbox and drivetrain stay those of the named version.

Mercedes M-Class Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
4.3 ATSUV 5-doorsStandart