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1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Research

1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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Transmissions: 5-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; All Wheel Drive

1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,199 cc 3.2 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 89.9 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.2
Multi-point injection fuel system
72 liter fuel tank
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 233 ft lb , 316 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
3.69:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic traction control
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with torsion springs , wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Black/grey body side molding
Front and rear black bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.39
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,587, overall width (mm): 1,834, overall height (mm): 1,775, ground clearance (mm): 213, wheelbase (mm): 2,819, front track (mm): 1,534, rear track (mm): 1,534 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,278
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Black paint , gloss paint
Fixed rear window
Removable roof rails
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,724, curb weight (kg) 1,990, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,268 and max legal load (kg) 958
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Element antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection:
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 1,087
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 1,266 and all seats removed (liters): 2,418
Rear cargo doors
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box , overhead partial console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature digital display
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Illuminated glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment , height adjustable three head restraints on rear seats with rotational adjustment
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,011, rear headroom (mm): 1,008, front hip room (mm): 1,397, rear hip room (mm): 1,387, front leg room (mm): 1,024, rear leg room (mm): 965, front shoulder room (mm): 1,481 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,471
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
Rear fog lights
3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Split bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter