Mercedes-Benz M-Class III (W166) photos

2011 — 2015 · suv

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class III (W166), crossover, white, front three-quarter view — photo 123484

ML Coupe A prototype coupe-SUV covered in black and white camouflage wrap driving on a road, captured from a front three-quarter angle.

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ML Coupe A prototype coupe-crossover completely covered in black-and-white swirl camouflage wrap testing on a road, front three-quarter view.

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ML Coupe A camouflaged coupe-SUV prototype covered in black and white camouflage wrap driving on a city street in front of an industrial building.

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ML 63 AMG Inferno

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About this generation

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.

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.

Specifications

4804 mm189.1 in

Length

1926 mm75.8 in

Width

1796 mm70.7 in

Height

2915 mm114.8 in

Wheelbase

690 l24.4 cu ft

Trunk

202 mm8.0 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

ML 300 4MATIC

248hp(185 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.5 s

2012–2014

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.955
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2130 kg (4696 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

ML 320 4MATIC

268hp(200 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.6 s

2014–2015

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.821
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2130 kg (4696 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 215 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

ML 350

302hp(225 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.6 s

2012–2015

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.955
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2055 kg (4530 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) EPA

ML 350 4MATIC

302hp(225 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.6 s

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.955
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2130 kg (4696 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

ML 400 4MATIC

329hp(245 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.1 s

2014–2015

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 247 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.821
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2130 kg (4696 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 209 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

ML 500 4MATIC

402hp(300 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.6 s

2012–2015

Torque: 600 Nm (443 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278.928
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2245 kg (4949 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 258 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

ML 63 AMG

518hp(386 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.8 s

2012–2015

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157.982
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2345 kg (5170 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 276 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

ML 63 AMG Performance Package

550hp(410 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.7 s

2012–2015

Torque: 760 Nm (561 lb-ft)
Top speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157.982
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2345 kg (5170 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 276 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

Diesel

ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC

201hp(150 kW)

2.1 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.0 s

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651.960
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2150 kg (4740 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 158 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

255hp(190 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.4 s

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 224 km/h (139 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.826
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2175 kg (4795 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 179 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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