last updated 10-30-2000

 

 

 

 

© 1998-2005 Harald Pietschmann

Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs (all markets)

 

TRANSFER CASE

 supplier  Borg Warner Automotive
 type  full-time, dual-range
 differential  integrated, double planetary gears
 shifts Hi - Lo  electric, push button
 Hi range ratio  1.00 :1
 Lo range ratio  2.64 :1
 torque split f / r until 10-19-98  50 - 50
 torque split f / r after 10-19-98  48 - 52
 max. torque load  1580 lb-ft

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AXLES

   ML230 manual  ML320 automatic  ML430 automatic  ML55 automatic  ML270CDI automatic  ML270CDI manual
 supplier ZF Industries ZF Industries ZF Industries  ZF Industries ZF Industries ZF Industries
gear ratio  4.73 :1 3.70 :1 3.46 :1  3.46 :1 3.46 :1 3.46 :1
 final ratio 3.82 :1 3.08 :1 2.88 :1 2.88 :1  2.88 :1 2.85 :1
 crawl ratio 48.68 :1 38.59 :1 32.84 :1  32.84 :1 32.84 :1 45.56 :1
during take off  71.40 :1 59.11 :1  59.11 :1 59.11 :1
 engine rpm @ 65 mph  2 901 2 359  2 200  2 200  2 200  2 163

 

TRANSMISSIONS ENGINES

tires & wheels