W163 facelift

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.

2002–2011 W163 facelift U.S. market

Production 2002–2011

Body code W163

Body styles mid-size SUV

Modifications 8

Modification	Engine	Power	Transmission	Drive	Years
ml320 2002–2003	Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp	5-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	215	2002–2003	View details
ml350 2004–2005	Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp	7-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	232	2004–2005	View details
ml350 4matic 2009–2011	Gasoline · 3.5 L · 268 hp	7-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	268	2009–2011	View details
ml450 hybrid 4matic 2010–2011	Gasoline hybrid · 3.5 L · 335 hp	continuously variable automatic	All-wheel drive	335	2010–2011	View details
ml500 2004–2005	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp	7-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	302	2004–2005	View details
ml500 4matic 2006–2007	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp	7-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	302	2006–2007	View details
ml55 amg 2004–2005	Gasoline · 5.4 L · 349 hp	5-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	349	2004–2005	View details
ml63 amg 2007–2011	Gasoline · 6.2 L · 503 hp	7-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	503	2007–2011	View details