2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008)Change Car
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1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class measures 4812 mm (189.45 in), making it 177 mm (6.97 in) (3.7 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 4635 mm (182.48 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class spans 1911 mm (75.24 in), which is 78 mm (3.07 in) (4.1 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1833 mm (72.17 in). As for height, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class stands at 1899 mm (74.76 in), giving it an extra 79 mm (3.11 in) (4.2 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1820 mm (71.65 in).

Overall, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class.

Length
4812 mm189.4 in
4635 mm182.5 in
Width
1911 mm75.2 in
1833 mm72.2 in
Height
1899 mm74.8 in
1820 mm71.7 in

2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class Side View Left
4812 mm189.4 in 🟒 +177 mm+7.0 in (+3.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Preview
4635 mm182.5 in πŸ”΄ -177 mm-7.0 in (-3.7%)
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1911 mm75.2 in 🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1833 mm72.2 in πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.1%)
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class Rear View
1899 mm74.8 in 🟒 +79 mm+3.1 in (+4.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -79 mm-3.1 in (-4.2%)
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2009
1998

Production:

n/a
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4781-4812 mm188.2-189.4 in
🟒 +146 mm+5.7 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +225 mm+8.9 in (+4.9%)
4587-4635 mm180.6-182.5 in
πŸ”΄ -225 mm-8.9 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -146 mm-5.7 in (-3.1%)

Width:

1911 mm75.2 in
🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.3%)
1833 mm72.2 in
πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2124-2170 mm83.6-85.4 in
πŸ”΄ -66 mm-2.6 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -20 mm-0.8 in (-0.9%)
2190 mm86.2 in
🟒 +20 mm+0.8 in (+0.9%) - 🟒 +66 mm+2.6 in (+3.1%)

Height:

1774-1899 mm69.8-74.8 in
πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.5%) - 🟒 +97 mm+3.8 in (+5.4%)
1802-1820 mm70.9-71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -97 mm-3.8 in (-5.1%) - 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.6%)

Ground Clearance:

153-210 mm6.0-8.3 in
πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-25.0%) - 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+2.9%)
204 mm8.0 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-2.9%) - 🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+33.3%)

Trunk Capacity:

833 liter29.4 cu ft
🟒 +200 liter+7.1 cu ft (+31.6%) - 🟒 +220 liter+7.8 cu ft (+35.9%)
613-633 liter21.6-22.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -220 liter-7.8 cu ft (-26.4%) - πŸ”΄ -200 liter-7.1 cu ft (-24.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

2050 liter72.4 cu ft
🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+1.5%)
2020 liter71.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-1.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2060-2240 kg4542-4938 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-1.2%) - 🟒 +385 kg+849 lbs (+20.8%)
1855-2085 kg4090-4597 lbs
πŸ”΄ -385 kg-849 lbs (-17.2%) - 🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+1.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2830-2950 kg6239-6504 lbs
🟒 +20 kg+44 lbs (+0.7%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+11.3%)
2650-2810 kg5842-6195 lbs
πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-10.2%) - πŸ”΄ -20 kg-44 lbs (-0.7%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20
21-inch rims:
  • 9J x 21
  • 10J x 21
16-inch rims:
  • 8J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
Other Rims:
  • 6.5J
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 235/65 R17 (W:235 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 255/50 R19 (W:255 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 255/55 R18 (W:255 | H:55 | D:18)
  • 265/40 R21 (W:265 | H:40 | D:21)
  • 265/45 R20 (W:265 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 285/45 R19 (W:285 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 295/35 R21 (W:295 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 225/75 R16 (W:225 | H:75 | D:16)
  • 275/55 R17 H (W:275 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 285/50 R18W (W:285 | H:50 | D:18)

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