Mercedes-Benz M-Class
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a SUV model, produced 1998–2015, spanning 5 generations with 38 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the M-Class W166 (2011-2015), M-Class Facelift 2008 (2008-2011), M-Class W164 (2005-2008) and M-Class Facelift 2001 (2001-2005). The M-Class Facelift 2008 (2008-2011) generation is the most extensively documented, with 12 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your M-Class generation.
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz M-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has 5 generations with 38 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Mercedes-Benz M-Class produced?
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has been produced 1998–2015. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€32,828
- Fuel / energy€7,650
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€3,080
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- M-Class1997–2015
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Class (1998-2001)1998–2001 | 219 hp | 10.1 s | 6 | €45k–€100k | ★ 2.3 |
| M-Class Facelift 2001 (2001-2005)2001–2005 | 240 hp | 9.2 s | 7 | €60k–€109k | ★ 2.3 |
| M-Class W164 (2005-2008)2005–2008 | 307 hp | 7.5 s | 7 | €70k–€142k | ★ 3.0 |
| M-Class Facelift 2008 (2008-2011)2008–2011 | 271 hp | 7.8 s | 12 | €74k–€171k | ★ 2.6 |
| M-Class W166 (2011-2015)2011–2015 | 339 hp | 6.8 s | 6 | €73k–€166k | ★ 3.5 |