- Combustion principle: four-stroke diesel (with direct injection, exhaust gas TC with charge-air cooling and emission control dev. with oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: OM 642 DE 30 LA / 642.920
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / 72° V; light-alloy block
- Bore x Stroke: 83.0 x 92.0 mm
- Total displacement: 2987 cc
- Compression ratio: 17.7
- Rated output: 165 kW / 224 hp at 4000 rpm
- Rated torque: 540 Nm at 1600 - 2400 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 2 overhead camshafts
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: common-rail direct injection, electronically controlled; Bosch 3-plunger high-pressure pump / turbocharger with intercooling
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: above the rear axle / 80 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: four-link suspension / McPherson strut
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension / air suspension strut with level control
- Front springs: coil springs (air suspension optional), torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: air suspension struts, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: rack-and-pinion parameter power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): ADAPTIVE BRAKE electronically controlled hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system and Brake Assist; internally ventilated disc brakes front and rear
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: 7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
- Tires: 225/55 R 16 95 V
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 7-speed automatic transmission (electronically controlled)
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 4.38; II. 2.86; III. 1.92; IV. 1.37; V. 1.0; VI. 0.82; VII. 0.73; R. 3.42
- Final drive ratio: 2.65
- Maximum speed: 240 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 s
- Fuel consumption: 10.6-11.0 / 5.9-6.4 / 7.6-8.1 l
- by Guideline: 93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
- Wheelbase: 2854 mm
- Front / rear track: 1559 / 1552 mm
- Length: 4888 mm
- Width: 1822 mm
- Height: 1506 mm
- Kerb weight: 1885 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2460 kg
- Units produced: 18,704
- Prices: 04.2006: EUR 50,054.00
08.2006: EUR 50,344.00
01.2007: EUR 51,646.00
07.2007: EUR 52,122.00