- Combustion principle: four-stroke diesel (with direct injection, exhaust gas TC with charge-air cooling and emission control dev. with oxidation catalytic converter)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: OM 628 DE 40 LA / 628.961
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 5 / in line; 15° inclination to the right
- Bore x Stroke: 86.0 x 86.0 mm
- Total displacement: 3996 cc
- Compression ratio: 18.5
- Rated output: 191 kW / 260 hp at 4000 rpm
- Rated torque: 560 Nm at 1700 - 2600 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
- 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 / air suspension strut with level control
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension / air suspension strut with level control
- Front springs: air suspension struts, 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): Sensotronic Brake Control electrohydraulic brake system with antilock system and Brake Assist; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: 8 J x 17 H 2
- Tires: 245/45 R 17 95 W
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- 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. 3.60; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.17
- Final drive ratio: 2.47
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 s
- Fuel consumption: 13.5 / 7.1 / 9.4 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: 4818 mm
- Width: 1822 mm
- Height: 1430 mm
- Kerb weight: 1835 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2360 kg
- Units produced: 2,662
- Prices: 02.2003: EUR 57,884.00
02.2004: EUR 58,754.00
01.2005: EUR 59,682.00