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.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Boot capacity | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001 | 4,595 | 1,833 | 1,781 | 2,820 | 633 | 11.9 |
| 2001–2005 | 4,638 | 1,848 | 1,818 | 2,820 | 633 | 11.9 |
| 2005–2011 | 4,780 | 1,911 | 1,815 | 2,915 | 500 | 11.6 |
| 2011–2015Current | 4,804 | 1,926 | 1,796 | 2,915 | 690 | 11.8 |
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.