The Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W163 (ML) is a crossover SUV produced from 1997 to 2005. It is the 1st of 4 generations of the M-Class / GLE in our catalog.
Engines: 3.2 V6 (ML320) (M112 E32), 218 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,587 mm, wheelbase 2,820 mm, fuel tank 70 L.
Facelift: 2001. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1997–2005 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 3.2 V6 (ML320) |
| Engine code | M112 E32 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 218 hp |
| Torque | 315 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5AT 722.6 |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,833 mm |
| Height | 1,822 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 V6 (ML320) | ≈ 66,275 ₸ | ≈ 46,392 ₸ | ≈ 33,138 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: oil seepage at the connector.
Tip: Oil every 60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 225/75R16, 255/65R16, 255/60R17, 275/55R17; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
3.2 V6 (ML320), code M112 E32, 218 hp, 315 Nm.
automatic (5AT 722.6).
Fuel tank 70 l.
For 2026, about 66,275 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.