2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class measures 4820 mm (189.76 in), making it 185 mm (7.28 in) (3.8 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 4635 mm (182.48 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class spans 1951 mm (76.81 in), which is 118 mm (4.65 in) (6.0 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1833 mm (72.17 in). As for height, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class stands at 1863 mm (73.35 in), giving it an extra 43 mm (1.69 in) (2.3 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1820 mm (71.65 in).

Overall, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class.

Length
4820 mm189.8 in
4635 mm182.5 in
Width
1951 mm76.8 in
1833 mm72.2 in
Height
1863 mm73.3 in
1820 mm71.7 in

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class Side View Left
4820 mm189.8 in 🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+4.0%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Preview
4635 mm182.5 in πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-3.8%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1951 mm76.8 in 🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+6.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1833 mm72.2 in πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-6.0%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class Rear View
1863 mm73.3 in 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.3%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-class
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2006
1998

Production:

2005-2008 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4780-4820 mm188.2-189.8 in
🟒 +145 mm+5.7 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +233 mm+9.2 in (+5.1%)
4587-4635 mm180.6-182.5 in
πŸ”΄ -233 mm-9.2 in (-4.8%) - πŸ”΄ -145 mm-5.7 in (-3.0%)

Width:

1911-1951 mm75.2-76.8 in
🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.3%) - 🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+6.4%)
1833 mm72.2 in
πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-6.0%) - πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2190 mm86.2 in

Height:

1815-1863 mm71.5-73.3 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+3.4%)
1802-1820 mm70.9-71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-3.3%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
204 mm8.0 in

Trunk Capacity:

551 liter19.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -82 liter-2.9 cu ft (-13.0%) - πŸ”΄ -62 liter-2.2 cu ft (-10.1%)
613-633 liter21.6-22.4 cu ft
🟒 +62 liter+2.2 cu ft (+11.3%) - 🟒 +82 liter+2.9 cu ft (+14.9%)

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:

2060-2315 kg4542-5104 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-1.2%) - 🟒 +460 kg+1014 lbs (+24.8%)
1855-2085 kg4090-4597 lbs
πŸ”΄ -460 kg-1014 lbs (-19.9%) - 🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+1.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2830-2945 kg6239-6493 lbs
🟒 +20 kg+44 lbs (+0.7%) - 🟒 +295 kg+650 lbs (+11.1%)
2650-2810 kg5842-6195 lbs
πŸ”΄ -295 kg-650 lbs (-10.0%) - πŸ”΄ -20 kg-44 lbs (-0.7%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
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)
  • 255/55 R18 (W:255 | H:55 | D:18)
  • 255/55 R19 (W:255 | H:55 | D:19)
  • 295/45 R19 (W:295 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 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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