2000 Mercedes Benz M-class

2000: The Mercedes-Benz M-class has undergone various improvements - all three rear seats now have lap-sash seat belts, as is the modern trend, consequently the rear seat backs have been simplified to (just) a 60:40 split. Side air-bags for the rear seats are an option. The leather trim on the luxury option pack now includes door-trim and door handles, and has been generally improved in response to European (particularly) criticism.

ML270 CDI

2000, February: Mercedes Benz (au) released the ML270 CDI with a 2688cc 5-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine (120kW, 400Nm). Fuel consumption of 9.3L per 100km (NEDC) and a top-speed of 185km/h are claimed. The ML270 shares the standard features of the 6-cylinder petrol ML320.

ML270 CDI, 2000
CDI, diesel, turbo-charged, inter-cooled, common rail injection, 4-valves/cyl
power: 120kW, torque: 400Nm
bore: 88mm, stroke: 88.34mm
transmission: 5-speed auto (au), full-time 4WD, 2-speed transfer case
brake assist, electronic stability program, side air-bags for front seats
rivals: BMW X5, Land Rover Discovery

Prices

pre GST
ML270 CDI $64,900 ML320 $69,900 ML430 $98,500 ($au 2/2000)	3rd row of seats $2,266 full-size spare wheel and rear carrier & suspension upgrade ML270 / ML320, $2,578 ML430, $2,870
July 2000 (GST)
ML270 CDI $60,880 ML320 $65,880 ML430 $94,480	blank -->

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