W163

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.

1998–2009 W163 U.S. market

Production 1998–2009

Body code W163

Body styles mid-size SUV

Modifications 12

Modification	Engine	Power	Transmission	Drive	Years
ml320 1998–2003	Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	215	1998–2003	View details
ml320 cdi 4matic 2008–2008	Diesel · 3.0 L · 215 hp	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	215	2008–2008	View details
ml320 cdi 4matic 2007–2007	Diesel · 3.0 L · 215 hp	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	215	2007–2007	View details
ml350 2003–2005	Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	232	2003–2005	View details
ml350 2004–2004	Gasoline · 3.7 L · 232 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	232	2004–2004	View details
ml430 1999–2001	Gasoline · 4.3 L · 268 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	268	1999–2001	View details
ml500 2002–2005	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 288 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	288	2002–2005	View details
ml500 2006–2006	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	302	2006–2006	View details
ml500 4matic 2007–2007	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 302 hp	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	302	2007–2007	View details
ml55 2000–2000	Gasoline · 5.5 L · 342 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	342	2000–2000	View details
ml55 amg 2001–2003	Gasoline · 5.5 L · 342 hp	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	342	2001–2003	View details
ml63 amg 2007–2009	Gasoline · 6.2 L · 503 hp	Automatic (S7)	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	503	2007–2009	View details