Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV · M-Class

W164

Second-generation M-Class — refined and capable.

Production
2005–2011
Built
571,787
Body
SUV
Chassis
W164
Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV (W164)

The W164 was the second-generation M-Class — a larger, more refined SUV that moved Mercedes-Benz's mid-size utility vehicle firmly into premium territory in the mid-2000s.

Riding on a revised platform with improved on-road manners, the W164 offered CDI diesel and petrol V6 and V8 models with 4MATIC all-wheel drive across most of the range. The ML 63 AMG brought AMG V8 performance to the family. Styling was bolder and the interior closer to contemporary Mercedes-Benz saloon standards than the original W163.

Launched in the United States for the 2006 model year, the W164 replaced the pioneering W163 and remained in production through 2011 before giving way to the W166. It was the M-Class grown up — heavier on luxury, lighter on compromise.

W164 interior
Cabin details of the W164, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

5 model designations across 2006–2011 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the W164.

ModelLata modeloweZbudowanoPodwozieSilnikSkrzynia biegówRazem
ML 280 CDI 4MATIC2005–200808.2005–03.2008164.120642.940722.90255,060
ML 320 CDI 4MATIC2005–200805.2005–03.2008164.122642.940722.902161,377
ML 350 4MATIC2005–200802.2005–03.2008164.186272.963722.906228,915
ML 420 CDI 4MATIC2006–200807.2006–03.2008164.128629.912722.903uwzględnione powyżej
ML 500 4MATIC2005–200703.2005–07.2007164.175113.964722.901uwzględnione powyżej
ML 500 4MATIC200807.2007–03.2008164.172273.963722.90414,219
ML 63 AMG 4MATIC2006–200804.2006–03.2008164.177156.980722.90713,014

* Opublikowana liczba produkcji obejmuje każdą serię tego modelu; źródło nie rozbija jej dalej.

W164 side profile
Studio profile of the W164 — the proportions that defined this chassis.

Year by year.

The unibody M-Class from launch through its 2009 facelift and Grand Edition finale.

  1. 2006
    • The second-generation M-Class reached the United States with unibody construction, independent suspension and standard 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission.
  2. 2007
    • The ML 63 AMG introduced the 503 hp naturally aspirated M156 V8, AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC and AMG-specific suspension and brakes.
  3. 2009
    • The facelift added a larger three-louvre grille, stepped headlamps, redesigned bumpers, smoked rear lamps and larger exterior mirrors.
    • PRE-SAFE, NECK-PRO active front head restraints and a new telematics generation became standard equipment.
    • The ML 320 BlueTEC replaced the US-market ML 320 CDI with 50-state emissions certification.
  4. 2011
    • The Grand Edition marked the final production phase with AMG-influenced exterior trim, darkened lighting and upgraded interior appointments.
W164 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the W164.

Engines.

Five engine families — the OM642 diesel and the M113 through M273 petrols — as fitted to the W164.

M113

V8
  • 113.964 5.0 L · 4,966 cc

    306 PS

    225 kW · 302 KM przy 5,600 obr./min

    460 N·m

    339 lb·ft przy 2,700 obr./min

OM642

V6 diesel
  • 642.940 ML 280 CDI 4MATIC3.0 L · 2,987 cc

    190 PS

    140 kW · 187 KM przy 4,000 obr./min

    440 N·m

    325 lb·ft przy 1,400 obr./min

  • 642.940 ML 320 CDI 4MATIC3.0 L · 2,987 cc

    224 PS

    165 kW · 221 KM przy 3,800 obr./min

    510 N·m

    376 lb·ft przy 1,600 obr./min

M272

V6
  • 272.963 3.5 L · 3,498 cc

    272 PS

    200 kW · 268 KM przy 6,000 obr./min

    350 N·m

    258 lb·ft przy 2,400 obr./min

M273

V8
  • 273.963 5.5 L · 5,461 cc

    388 PS

    285 kW · 383 KM przy 6,000 obr./min

    530 N·m

    391 lb·ft przy 2,800 obr./min

M156

V8
  • 156.980 6.2 L · 6,208 cc

    510 PS

    375 kW · 503 KM przy 6,800 obr./min

    630 N·m

    465 lb·ft przy 5,200 obr./min