Mercedes-Benz W 164
M-Class (2005-2008)
The Mercedes -Benz W 164 was sold as a Mercedes -Benz M-Class and was the successor of the Mercedes -Benz W 163
He was presented at the North American International Auto Show in early 2005, sharing its technical basis, the R - Class (model series 251 ) and the Mercedes -Benz GL-Class. The 164 W led to the M-Class a few novelties; according to the head frame of the previous model has been replaced by a self-supporting body, which brings improvements in passive safety with them, but the off-road capability limits. While its predecessor decreed standard with a low range ratio, was the successor of the standard features waived because the vast number of vehicles is already almost exclusively used on the road. In June 2011, production of the W 164 was discontinued. The successor to the Mercedes -Benz W 166
For an additional charge a special off-road package is offered, which included the following facilities:
- A means and a rear locking differential with 100 percent lock
- A gear reduction with the possibility of using low-range setting into reverse while driving ( Shift -on-the -Move )
- An underride guard
- A compass
- A manual mode for the automatic transmission
- A five-step adjustment range for the optional air suspension. Three settings are freely selectable.
Just as for almost all other models there was a sport package for the M-Class. This included: AMG front apron, side steps, AMG rear apron and 21-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in 5 -spoke design round in the dimension 265/40 R21 and oval AMG tailpipes.
Between late 2007 and mid-2008 there was a special model called Edition 10 This name indicated the tenth anniversary of the M -Class. The anniversary SUV offered, among others, 20 - inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights and a titanium-look. The interior has been upgraded with a two-tone full leather interior, sports instruments and stainless steel pedals.
From May 2010 until the end of production in June 2011, the Grand Edition special model was offered. This model was recognizable by the dark-tinted headlamps, LED daytime running lights and AMG radiator grille. Furthermore, in this special model a underbody protection of aluminum was installed front and rear. In addition, it contained darkened tail lights, heat insulating blue glass and 19 -inch light -alloy wheels in Y-spoke design.
The facelift was launched in late April 2008, and has been available since autumn 2008. A revised bumpers and headlights with a step in the lower edge given the revised front view of the SUVs. The grille was now voluminous and set lower and was divided by three wide, black louvres with rectangular air outlets and chrome edge. Wide outer fog lamps and a visually redesigned underrun protection outpouring of the off-roader wider. The rear received a redesigned bumper with integrated reflectors and reversing lights in smoked-glass look. Roof rails and larger exterior mirrors were fitted as standard in the future.
Inside, there was a new vierspeichiges leather multifunction steering wheel with chrome trim and standard-fit shift. The fittings were covered with a leather replica and the seats could be equipped with a four-level lumbar support. Furthermore, the M-Class has been fitted as standard with the anticipatory occupant protection PreSafe and NeckPro head restraints.
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Model with AMG Sports Package (2005-2008)
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The top model ML 63 AMG (2005-2008 )
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ML 320 CDI ( 2008-2009)
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ML 350 CDI Grand Edition (2010-2011)
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Models and engine
In Germany, the ML was available with V6 and V8 petrol and diesel engines.
In the U.S., in addition to the ML 350, ML 550, ML 63 AMG and the ML 350 BlueTEC a ML 450 HYBRID offered, in which the engine of the ML 350 has been combined with two electric motors. This version was with a system output of 250 kW reduced by about 20% consumption compared to the ML 350; it could also be driven purely electrically over a distance of 2.5 km.