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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Generations and modifications

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2012–2015

W166

mid-size SUV
5 modifications Open generation
2002–2011

W163 facelift

mid-size SUV
8 modifications Open generation
1998–2009

W163

mid-size SUV
12 modifications Open generation

2012–2015 W166 (W166)

5 modifications · The third-generation ML-Class W166 launched in the United States for the 2012 model year and continued the model’s role as Mercedes-Benz’s mainstream luxury SUV. U.S. offerings included ML350, ML350 Bluetec, ML550, ML63 AMG, ML400, and ML250 Bluetec variants depending on year. Mercedes-Benz ended ML-Class sales after the 2015 model year and renamed the vehicle GLE-Class for 2016.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
glk350 4matic
 Gasoline · 3.5 L · 302 hp 302 hp 7-speed automatic 4-Wheel Drive
ml250 bluetec 4matic
 Diesel · 2.1 L · 200 hp 200 hp 7-speed automatic 4-Wheel Drive
ml400 4matic
 Gasoline · 3.0 L · 329 hp 329 hp 7-speed automatic 4-Wheel Drive
ml550 4matic
 Gasoline · 4.7 L · 402 hp 402 hp 7-speed automatic 4-Wheel Drive
ml63 amg
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 518 hp 518 hp 7-speed automatic 4-Wheel Drive

2002–2011 W163 (W163) facelift

8 modifications · The facelifted W163 ML-Class updated the original SUV with revised styling and equipment while remaining on the same body code. In the United States, this phase covered the 2002 through 2005 model years and closed out the first-generation ML-Class. It remained the basis for the ML320, ML500, and ML55 AMG lineup before the W164 replacement arrived.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
ml320
 Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp 215 hp 5-speed automatic All-wheel drive
ml350
 Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp 232 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
ml350 4matic
 Gasoline · 3.5 L · 268 hp 268 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
ml450 hybrid 4matic
 Gasoline hybrid · 3.5 L · 335 hp 335 hp continuously variable automatic All-wheel drive
ml500
 Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp 302 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
ml500 4matic
 Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp 302 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive
ml55 amg
 Gasoline · 5.4 L · 349 hp 349 hp 5-speed automatic All-wheel drive
ml63 amg
 Gasoline · 6.2 L · 503 hp 503 hp 7-speed automatic All-wheel drive

1998–2009 W163 (W163)

12 modifications · The original ML-Class W163 launched Mercedes-Benz into the modern luxury SUV segment and was sold in the United States from the 1998 model year. It introduced the ML320, later joined by V8-powered variants such as the ML430, ML500, and ML55 AMG. Production of the W163 ended after the 2005 model year in the U.S.

Modification Engine Power (hp) Transmission Drive  
ml320
 Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp 215 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml320 cdi 4matic
 Diesel · 3.0 L · 215 hp 215 hp Automatic 7-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml320 cdi 4matic
 Diesel · 3.0 L · 215 hp 215 hp Automatic 7-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml350
 Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp 232 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml350
 Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp 232 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml430
 Gasoline · 4.3 L · 268 hp 268 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml500
 Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp 302 hp Automatic 7-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml500
 Gasoline · 5.0 L · 288 hp 288 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml500 4matic
 Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp 302 hp Automatic 7-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml55
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 342 hp 342 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml55 amg
 Gasoline · 5.5 L · 342 hp 342 hp Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml63 amg
 Gasoline · 6.2 L · 503 hp 503 hp Automatic (S7) 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
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