Mercedes-Benz M-class (2005 - 2008)

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Variants

SUV
M-class
BodySUV
Length4788 mm
Height1815 mm
Doors5
Boot space500 l
SUV
M-class AMG
BodySUV
Length4818 mm
Height1863 mm
Doors5
Boot space500 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz M-class
Generation
W164
Production years
2005 - 2008
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
4788 mm
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 5072 mm
    5,072.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 4788 mm
    4,788.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 4500 mm
4,500.0
Avg
5,072.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2915 mm
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 2995 mm
    2,995.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2915 mm
    2,915.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 2680 mm
2,680.0
Avg
2,995.0
Higher is better
Width
1911 mm
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 1970 mm
    1,970.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 1911 mm
    1,911.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 1843 mm
1,843.0
Avg
1,970.0
Higher is better
Height
1815 mm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 1815 mm
    1,815.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 1734 mm
    1,734.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 1567 mm
1,567.0
Avg
1,815.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
210 mm
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 245 mm
    245.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 210 mm
210.0
Avg
245.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
11 m
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 11 m
    11.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 11 m
    11.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 12 m
11.0
Avg
12.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
500 l
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 867 l
    867.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 530 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 500 l
500.0
Avg
867.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
2050 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2050 l
    2,050.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 1993 l
    1,993.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 1400 l
1,400.0
Avg
2,050.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Max. seats
7
7
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
6 - 8
4.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
205 - 250 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 226 km/h
    226.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 205 - 250 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 205 km/h
205.0
Avg
226.0
Higher is better
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 500 Nm
    500.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 350 - 700 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 340 Nm
340.0
Avg
500.0
Higher is better
Power
140 - 375 kW
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 170 kW
    170.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 140 - 375 kW
    140.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 110 kW
110.0
Avg
170.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2987 - 6208 ccm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2987 - 6208 ccm
    2,987.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 2967 ccm
    2,967.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 1968 ccm
1,968.0
Avg
2,987.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 9 s
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 9 s
    9.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 7 s
    7.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 5 - 9 s
5.0
Avg
9.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
95 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 95 l
    95.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 75 l
    75.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 58 l
58.0
Avg
95.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 - 16 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 9 - 16 l/100km
    9.0
City consumption (NEDC)
12 - 24 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 12 - 24 l/100km
    12.0
Empty weight (EU)
2135 - 2315 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 2135 - 2315 kg
    2,135.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 2055 kg
    2,055.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 1655 kg
1,655.0
Avg
2,185.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
140 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 140 kg
    140.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 115 kg
    115.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 90 kg
90.0
Avg
140.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
100 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 100 kg
    100.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 100 kg
    100.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 75 kg
75.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
3500 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 3500 kg
    3,500.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 2800 kg
    2,800.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 2000 kg
2,000.0
Avg
3,500.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz M-Klasse (This) 750 kg
    750.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q3 750 kg
    750.0
  • audi LogoAudi Q7 750 kg
    750.0
750.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (M-class)

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Diesel
AUT AWD
ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
140 kW / 190 HP
Capacity
3.0L (2,987 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
440 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT AWD
ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
165 kW / 224 HP
Capacity
3.0L (2,987 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
215 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
510 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3800 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
200 kW / 272 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,498 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
225 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT AWD
ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
225 kW / 306 HP
Capacity
4.0L (3,996 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
235 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
700 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3600 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
225 kW / 306 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,966 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
240 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
460 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
18 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
285 kW / 388 HP
Capacity
5.5L (5,461 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
530 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
17 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT AWD
ML 63 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
375 kW / 510 HP
Capacity
6.2L (6,208 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
630 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
16 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
5200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
24 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz M-class generations

Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 163
1998 - 2001
Length4587 mm
Height1776 mm
Wheelbase2820 mm
Length4587 mm
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 163 (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2005
Length4638 mm
Height1820 mm
Wheelbase2820 mm
Length4638 mm (+51 mm)
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 164
2005 - 2008
Length4788 mm
Height1815 mm
Wheelbase2915 mm
Length4788 mm (+150 mm)
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 164 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2011
Length4788 mm
Height1815 mm
Wheelbase2915 mm
Length4788 mm
Body type
M-Klasse M-Klasse 166
2011 - 2015
Length4804 mm
Height1788 mm
Wheelbase2915 mm
Length4804 mm (+16 mm)
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1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1998
1998
M-Klasse 163 was introduced.
2001
2001
M-Klasse 163 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 163.
2005
2005
M-Klasse 164 was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 163 (1. Facelift).
2008
2008
M-Klasse 164 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 164.
2011
2011
M-Klasse 166 was introduced and replaced M-Klasse 164 (1. Facelift).
2015
2015
The production of Mercedes-Benz M-class was discontinued.

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