Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Years1998–2015
Generations5
Total variants38
Body stylesSUV

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a suv model, produced 1998–2015, spanning 5 generations with 38 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the M-Class W166 (2011-2015), M-Class Facelift 2008 (2008-2011), M-Class W164 (2005-2008) and M-Class Facelift 2001 (2001-2005). The M-Class Facelift 2008 (2008-2011) generation is the most extensively documented, with 12 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz M-Class have?

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has 5 generations with 38 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz M-Class produced?

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has been produced 1998–2015. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

W166Platform · 1 body variant
W164 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant
W164Platform · 1 body variant
W163 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant
W163Platform · 1 body variant
Across · SUV

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
M-Class (1998-2001)1998–2001219 hp10.1 s6€45k–€100k
M-Class Facelift 2001 (2001-2005)2001–2005240 hp9.2 s7€60k–€109k
M-Class W164 (2005-2008)2005–2008307 hp7.5 s7€70k–€142k
M-Class Facelift 2008 (2008-2011)2008–2011271 hp7.8 s12€74k–€171k
M-Class W166 (2011-2015)2011–2015339 hp6.8 s6€73k–€166k