Dimensions2011–2015

Mercedes-Benz M-Classdimensions

The current Mercedes-Benz M-Class is 4,804 mm long, 1,926 mm wide and 1,796 mm tall, on a 2,915 mm wheelbase. It has grown 21 cm longer since the 1998 M-Class.

4,804mmLength
1,926mmWidth
1,796mmHeight
2,915mmWheelbase
690lBoot capacity
191mmGround clearance

How the M-Class has grown

1998
2001
2005
2011
YearsLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseBoot capacityTurning circle
1998–20014,5951,8331,7812,82063311.9
2001–20054,6381,8481,8182,82063311.9
2005–20114,7801,9111,8152,91550011.6
2011–2015Current4,8041,9261,7962,91569011.8

Interior space

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class offers 920 mm of rear legroom and 980 mm of rear headroom, with 1,125 mm of legroom and 1,040 mm of headroom up front. Rear shoulder room measures 1,560 mm across.

FrontRear
Legroom1,125 mm920 mm
Headroom1,040 mm980 mm
Shoulder room1,540 mm1,560 mm

Interior figures are the roomiest measurement (seat fully back), taken as the median across the current generation’s variants; individual trims vary.

Frequently asked

How big is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class?
The current Mercedes-Benz M-Class is 4,804 mm long, 1,926 mm wide and 1,796 mm tall.
Is the M-Class roomy in the back?
The current Mercedes-Benz M-Class has 920 mm of rear legroom and 980 mm of rear headroom.
Is the M-Class good for tall passengers?
Up front the current M-Class has 1,040 mm of headroom and 1,125 mm of legroom.
Has the M-Class got bigger over the years?
Yes — the M-Class has grown 21 cm longer since the 1998 M-Class.
How big is the M-Class boot?
The current M-Class has a boot of 690 litres with the seats up.
What is the M-Class wheelbase?
The current M-Class has a 2,915 mm wheelbase.
How this is measured

Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the M-Class, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class