Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

1997–2005 vs 2005–2011 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: ML W163 4,638 mm, ML W164 4,788 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: ML W163 633 l, ML W164 833 l.
Lowest consumption: ML W163 9.4 l/100 km, ML W164 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: ML W163 110–255 kW, ML W164 140–375 kW.
Standard equipment: ML W163 27 items (Classic), ML W164 37 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005 · 9 engines · Classic, Elegance, Inspiration, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011 · 10 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Grand Edition, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005no listings	Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,587 mm–4,638 mm	Length4,780 mm–4,788 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,911 mm
Height	Height1,815 mm–1,820 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,820 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume633 l	Trunk volume551 l–833 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,225 kg	Curb weight2,110 kg–2,305 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank83 l	Fuel tank95 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2005	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power110–255 kW (150–347 hp)	Power140–375 kW (190–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–5.4	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 270 CDI	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 300 CDI 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 55 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Classic	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Elegance	Items in the top trim38 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort7 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

Length: Mercedes-Benz ML W164 4,788 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W163 4,638 mm (a 150 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,915 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 833 vs 633 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W163 uses 9.4 l/100 km (270 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W164 8.5 l/100 km (300 CDI 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W163 makes 255 kW (347 hp) (55 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W164 375 kW (510 hp) (63 AMG).

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