MERCEDES-BENZ M-klasse · ML 320 · SUV & Crossover · 2001 ‐ 2002

From 2001 Mercedes-Benz started manufacture of cars model M-klasse, modification of ML 320 and closed it in 2002. This automobile has five doors, the body is shaped like a SUV & Crossover, weight 2.1 tons and length 4.6 meters, which can seat 5 people total.

«M-klasse ML 320» is a full-wheel drive auto with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. This vehicle can speed up for 9 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 195 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum power of 218 horsepower at 5600 rpm.

Normal fuel consumption is 13.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank volume is 83 liters of petrol, what provides to drive about 615 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, » and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 255/60HR17.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz M-klasse got the many quantity of stars - four, which means that it is a enough safe car. In addition to active safety systems (Brake assistant, ABS, ESP, Traction control), it is also has passive systems of safety (side, passenger, driver, head/curtain airbags).