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ML430 maximum torque
  
 
 
In first gear low range the ML430 produces 8,562 lb / ft
of torque @ 3000 rpm 
 
Each wheel receives 2,140 lbs/ft of torque 
 
  
 
However, during take off the ML430 is able to produce 11,687 lbs/ft of
torque. 
 
Per wheel that's a whopping 2,922 lbs/ft 
 
The MLs outstanding crawl ratio* of 64:1 in combination with the automatic's torque converter 
 
are responsible for this impressive result. 
  
The torque multiplying action of the torque converter makes
an automatic an excellent choice for maximum off-road power and an outstanding
choice for anyone who has to tow heavy loads. 
 
  
 
|   | 
Mercedes-Benz ML320 
255/65R16 | 
 Mercedes-Benz ML430 
275/55R17 |  
|   max engine torque | 
232 @3000
rpm | 
 295 @ 3000
rpm |  
|   crawl ratio
* | 
38 :1 / 71:1 ** | 
 33:1 / 64:1 ** |  
|   torque @3000rpm low range | 
7,862 | 
8,562 |  
| torque per wheel @3000 rpm | 
1,965 | 
2,140 |  
|   est. torque @ 1200 rpm low range | 
10,181 | 
11,687 |  
|   est. torque per wheel @1200 rpm | 
2,545 | 
2,922 |  
 
 
 
Sometime soon I will make the program available that created
these numbers. 
 
* See what crawl ratio means. 
  
** Second ratio before torque
converter lock-up 
 
A dyno test measures the actual torque available
at the wheels, which might differ from the manufacturer's published data. |