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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

W1631998–2009

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ml320 ↗Automatic 5-spd · 1998–2003Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp215 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml320 cdi 4matic ↗Automatic 7-spd · 2008–2008Diesel · 3.0 L · 215 hp215 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml320 cdi 4matic ↗Automatic 7-spd · 2007–2007Diesel · 3.0 L · 215 hp215 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml350 ↗Automatic 5-spd · 2003–2005Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp232 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml350 ↗Automatic 5-spd · 2004–2004Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp232 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml430 ↗Automatic 5-spd · 1999–2001Gasoline · 4.3 L · 268 hp268 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml500 ↗Automatic 5-spd · 2002–2005Gasoline · 5.0 L · 288 hp288 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml500 ↗Automatic 7-spd · 2006–2006Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp302 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml500 4matic ↗Automatic 7-spd · 2007–2007Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp302 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml55 ↗Automatic 5-spd · 2000–2000Gasoline · 5.5 L · 342 hp342 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml55 amg ↗Automatic 5-spd · 2001–2003Gasoline · 5.5 L · 342 hp342 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
ml63 amg ↗Automatic (S7) · 2007–2009Gasoline · 6.2 L · 503 hp503 hp4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
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About this generation

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.

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