last updated 10-30-2000
© 1998-2005 Harald Pietschmann |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs (all markets)
TRANSFER CASE
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| 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
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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 |
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71.40 :1 |
59.11 :1 |
59.11 :1 |
59.11 :1 |
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| engine rpm @ 65 mph |
2 901 |
2 359 |
2 200 |
2 200 |
2 200 |
2 163 |
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