Mercedes-Benz M-Class II
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class II (2005–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 78 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: W164
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,780–5,020 mm RDW | 4,780–4,810 mm TC | 4,781–4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,840–1,950 mm RDW | 1,910 mm TC | 1,910–1,976 mm |
| Height | 1,740–1,890 mm RDW | 1,820–1,900 mm TC | 1,815–1,862 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm RDW | 2,920 mm TC | 2,913 mm |
| Front track | 1,619–1,674 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,621–1,677 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 2,035–2,210 kg RDW | 2,145–2,370 kg TC | 2,150 kg |
| Mass in running order | 2,135–2,310 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,830–2,910 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 3,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 1,161 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,030 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 205–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 350–700 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/50R19, 255/55R18, 265/45R20, 235/65R17, 265/40R21, 255/60R17, 275/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 77.1% (76.2–78.0) | 77.9% | 8,010 |
| 13 years and older | 74.3% (73.9–74.8) | 69.2% | 33,075 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 37.1% | 34.7% |
| Tyres | 29.3% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.5% | 15.3% |
| Suspension | 24.4% | 38.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 23.5% | 26.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 11.5% | 16.5% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
799 complaints for model years 2006–2011. 43 crashes · 76 fires · 43 injuries
- Airbags 198
- Electrical system 129
- Engine 100
- Transmission and drivetrain 81
- Brakes 70
- Steering 65
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 78 versions of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class II
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European Union 20 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 190 g/km | 65,752 |
| 2011–2012 | 3.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Diesel | 242 g/km | 24,856 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.1 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 166 g/km | 17,895 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 230 g/km | 5,372 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 237 g/km | 964 |
| 2011 | 3.5 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | 273 g/km | 464 |
| 2011 | 3.5 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 202 g/km | 248 |
| 2011 | 5.5 L | 285 kW (387 PS) | Petrol | 304 g/km | 214 |
| 2011 | 6.2 L | 375 kW (510 PS) | Petrol | 392 g/km | 114 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 165 kW (224 PS) | Diesel | 241 g/km | 88 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Diesel | 225–254 g/km | 108 |
| 2011 | 4.0 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Diesel | 288 g/km | 24 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | 273–282 g/km | 134 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | 241 g/km | 12 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 238 g/km | 35,366 |
| 2010 | 4.0 L | – | Diesel | 285 g/km | 1,066 |
| 2010 | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | 273 g/km | 984 |
| 2010 | 6.2 L | – | Petrol | 392 g/km | 606 |
| 2010 | 5.5 L | – | Petrol | 304 g/km | 392 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 242 g/km | 106 |
United Kingdom 42 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 255/55 18" rear wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2009–2010ML 280 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 255/285 Tyres on 18''/19'' Wheels at rear · ML 320 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 255/285 Tyres on 18''/19'' Wheels at rear · ML 280 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 255/285 Tyres on 18/19" Wheels at rear and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2009–2010ML 320 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 265 Tyres on 20''/21'' Wheels at rear · ML 280 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 265 Tyres on 20''/21'' Wheels at rear · ML 280 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 265 Tyres on 20/21" Wheels at rear and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI 4MATIC no DPF and 235 tyres at rear · ML 300 CDI 4MATIC with DPF and 235 tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI 4MATIC with DPF and 255/285 on 18/19" wheels · ML 300 CDI 4MATIC no DPF with 255/285 tyres on on 18/19" wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 236 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI with DPF on 265 tyres 20/21" wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI no DPF with 265 tyres on 20/21" wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 235/65 17" rear wheels · ML 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 235/65 17" rear wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 255/50 or 285/45 19" rear wheels · ML 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 255/50 or 285/45 19" rear wheels · ML 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 255/55 18" rear wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2010ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 265/45 20" or 265/40 21" rear wheels · ML 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 265/45 20" or 265/40 21" rear wheels | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 2010ML 350 4MATIC | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 266 g/km |
| 2008–2010ML 420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 255/265 Tyres at rear · ML 420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 255/285 Tyres 19'' Wheels at rear · ML 420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 255/285 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear and 1 more trim | 4.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 279 g/km |
| 2008–2010ML 420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 285/295 Tyres at rear · ML 420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 265 Tyres 20''/21'' Wheels at rear · ML 420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 265 Tyres on 20/21" Wheels at rear and 1 more trim | 4.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 292 g/km |
| 2009–2010ML 500 4MATIC 255/265/285 Tyres at rear · ML 500 4MATIC 255/265/285 Tyres on 19/20/21" Wheels at rear | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 304 g/km |
| 2010ML 500 4MATIC 255/265/285 Tyres at rear · ML 500 4MATIC with 255/50 or 285/45 19" rear wheels · ML 500 4MATIC with 265/45 20" or 265/40 21" rear wheels | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 13.1 L/100 km NEDC | 304 g/km |
| 2007–2010ML 63 AMG 295 Tyres at rear · ML 63 AMG 295 Tyres on 20/21" Wheels at rear · ML 63 AMG with 295/40 20" or 295/35 21" rear wheels | 6.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 16.5 L/100 km NEDC | 392 g/km |
| 2006–2008ML 280CDi 285 Tyres at rear axle · ML 320CDi 285 Tyres at rear axle · ML 280CDI 4MATIC no DPF 255/285/295 Tyres on 18"/19"/20" wheels at rear and 9 more trims | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2008ML 280 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 235 Tyres at rear · ML 280 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 235 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 241 g/km |
| 2008ML 320 CDI 4MATIC no PDF 235 Tyres at rear · ML 320 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 235 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2008ML 350 4MATIC 235 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 266 g/km |
| 2008ML 350 255/285/295 Tyres on 18/19" wheels at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2008ML 350 265 Tyres on 20/21" wheels at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 281 g/km |
| 2007–2008ML 500 4MATIC 255/285 Tyres at rear | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 304 g/km |
| 2007–2008ML 500 4MATIC 295 Tyres at rear | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 13.1 L/100 km NEDC | 311 g/km |
| 2006–2007ML 280CDi Up to 235 Tyres at rear axle · ML 320CDi Up to 235 Tyres at rear axle · ML 280CDI 4MATIC no DPF 235 Tyres at rear and 3 more trims | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2007ML 280CDI 4MATIC with DPF 255/285/295 Tyres on 18"/19"/20" wheels at rear · ML 280CDI 4MATIC Edition S with DPF 285 Tyres on 19" wheels at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2006–2007ML 350 Up to 235 Tyres at rear axle · ML 350 4MATIC 235 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 275 g/km |
| 2006–2007ML 350 Up to 295 Tyres at rear axle · ML 350 255/285/295 Tyres 18"/19"/20" wheels at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 279 g/km |
| 2007ML 420CDI 4MATIC with DPF 285/295 Tyres at rear | 3.9 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 299 g/km |
| 2007ML 420CDI 4MATIC with DPF 255 Tyres at rear | 4.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 294 g/km |
| 2006ML270 CDI (05MY) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2006ML270 CDI (05MY) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 241 g/km |
| 2006ML270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2006ML270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2006ML 280CDi 295 Tyres at rear axle · ML 320CDi 295 Tyres at rear axle | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 260 g/km |
| 2006ML320 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.5 L/100 km NEDC | 324 g/km |
| 2006ML350 · ML350 (05MY) | 3.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.7 L/100 km NEDC | 305 g/km |
| 2006ML400 CDI · ML400 (05MY) | 4.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 288 g/km |
| 2006ML500 | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.6 L/100 km NEDC | 350 g/km |
| 2006ML 500 Up to 295 Tyres at rear axle | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 13.4 L/100 km NEDC | 319 g/km |
| 2006ML500 (05MY) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.1 L/100 km NEDC | 335 g/km |
| 2006ML55 AMG | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.8 L/100 km NEDC | 354 g/km |
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2010–2011PR | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2010–2011PR | 6.3 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 2009–2010PR | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2010PR | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 2006–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 2008–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2007–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 6.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 2007–2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
| 2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 11.2–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 302–316 g/km |
| 2006–2011Sport utility vehicle | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 14.0–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 322–336 g/km |
| 2008–2011Sport utility vehicle | 5.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 15.7–15.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 361–363 g/km |
| 2007–2011Sport utility vehicle | 6.2 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 19.5–19.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 449–453 g/km |
| 2006–2007Sport utility vehicle | 5.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 16.3–16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 375–377 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.