Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002

Mercedes ML 2001 3.7 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 has been produced from October, 2002 to July, 2005. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.7 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 18-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 320 000 to 540 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes ML 3.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 14.1 litres per 100km (7.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 19.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 11 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 83 litres or 21.93 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes ML 2001

Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 technical data

Model: Mercedes ML 350 2002
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2002. October ... 2005. July 
Engine: 3724 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 338 g/km
Power: 245 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 14.1 (combined) 19.4 (urban) 11.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 83 litres (21.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.82m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters
Gross weight: 3500 kg

Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 engine M112 E37

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 320,000 to 540,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3724 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 97 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes ML 2001 350 2002 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 231 - 245 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 345 - 350 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mercedes S klase Mercedes SL

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes ML crossover [2001 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes ML 2.7 270 2001 CDI 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with manual transmission

2.7 Diesel 163 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes ML 2.7 270 2001 CDI 4x4 2.7 Diesel 163 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes ML 3.2 320 2001 4x4 Sep 2001 — Oct 2002

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.2 Petrol 218 HP 13.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes ML 3.7 350 2002 4x4 Oct 2002 — Jul 2005 3.7 Petrol 245 HP 14.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes ML 4.0 400 2001 CDI 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (250 HP)

4.0 Diesel 250 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes ML 5.0 500 2001 4x4 5.0 Petrol 292 HP 14.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes ML 5.4 55 2001 AMG 4x4 Sep 2001 — Feb 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

5.4 Petrol 347 HP 14.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes ML 2001 reviews
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