Mercedes-Benz M-Class III (W166) gallery (2011–2015)
Third generation of the luxury mid-size crossover Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166), produced from 2011 to 2015 prior to its rebranding as the GLE-Class.
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ML Coupe
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ML Coupe
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ML Coupe
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class (chassis code W166) unveiled in mid-2011. Focused on efficiency and interior refinement, it cut fuel consumption by an average of 25% through optimized aerodynamics and upgraded electric power steering. Styling updates brought a more commanding front grille and sleek horizontal LED taillights.
Powertrains included a 2.1-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel (ML 250 CDI), a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (ML 350 BlueTEC), and direct-injected V6/V8 gasoline engines (ML 350, ML 400, ML 500). The ML 63 AMG housed a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 generating up to 557 hp. Innovative chassis options introduced the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM active roll stabilization. In early 2015, the model underwent a major facelift and was officially renamed the GLE-Class.
