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Mercedes-Benz M-Class

W1631998–2008

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ml320 ↗5-speed automatic · 1999–1999Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp215 hpAll-wheel drive
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The original Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 introduced the brand’s midsize luxury SUV line for the 1998 model year. It was sold in the United States and established the ML320 and related variants as core U.S. offerings. Production of this first generation ended before the 2006 redesign.

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