The
Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a luxury
mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), first offered in 1997 as a 1998 model, and built by the
German automaker
Mercedes-Benz. Gradually, the M-Class became a sales success in the
United States and
Mexico. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller
GLK-Class (based on the
C-Class) and the larger
GL-Class, with which it shares platforms. For a short time, between the years 1999 to 2002, the M class was also built by
Magna Steyr in
Graz,
Austria, for the European market, until it moved to part of the U.S. market.
W166 (2011–present)
W166 | Production | July 2011–present |
| Model years | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco
United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Engine | 3.5 L V6
5.0 L V8
4.6 L V8
5.5 L V8
6.2 L V8
3.0 L V6 diesel
4.0 L V8 diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic
CVT automatic (hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in (2,916 mm) |
| Length | 4,803 mm (189.1 in)
AMG: 4,820 mm (189.8 in)
Hybrid: 4,780 mm (188.2 in) |
| Width | 2,141 mm (84.3 in)
AMG: 1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Hybrid: 1,980 mm (77.8 in) |
| Height | 1,796 mm (70.7 in)
AMG: 1,860 mm (73.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,150 kg (4,700 lb) |
The newly redesigned M-class (chassis name
W166) was introduced in pre-production form 10 June 2011 as a 2012 model. The first customer-designated W166 rolled off the Tuscaloosa production line on 20 July.
[7] It is moderately refined, taking styling cues from the new generation
Mercedes-Benz E-Class. An increase in rear seat legroom has been implemented, alongside adjustable rear back-rests. It is due to launch in September of 2011.
New features in the 2012 M-Class include an updated 7G-Tronic seven-speed
automatic transmission to provide improved fuel economy, optional
Adaptive Cruise Control (Distronic Plus), Active
Lane Departure Warning System, and an adjustable-height air suspension (AirMatic).
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