2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class
Dimensions Comparison

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2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class comes in at 4804 mm (189.13 in), giving it a 166 mm (6.54 in) (3.5 %) advantage over the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 4638 mm (182.60 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class stretches to 1926 mm (75.83 in), making it 31 mm (1.22 in) (1.6 %) wider than the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1895 mm (74.61 in). As for height, the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class stands at 1820 mm (71.65 in), giving it an extra 24 mm (0.94 in) (1.3 %) compared to the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1796 mm (70.71 in).

Overall, the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class is taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class, while the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class is longer and wider than the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class.

Length
4638 mm182.6 in
4804 mm189.1 in
Width
1895 mm74.6 in
1926 mm75.8 in
Height
1820 mm71.7 in
1796 mm70.7 in

2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class Side View Left
4638 mm182.6 in πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-3.5%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Side View Left
4804 mm189.1 in 🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+3.6%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1895 mm74.6 in πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-1.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1926 mm75.8 in 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+1.6%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class Rear View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.3%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Rear View
1796 mm70.7 in πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.3%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2002
2012

Production:

n/a
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

4638 mm182.6 in
πŸ”΄ -169 mm-6.7 in (-3.5%) - πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-3.5%)
4804 mm189.1 in
🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+3.6%) - 🟒 +169 mm+6.7 in (+3.6%)

Width:

1840-1895 mm72.4-74.6 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.5%) - πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-1.6%)
1926 mm75.8 in
🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+1.6%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+4.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2126 mm83.7 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.7%)
2141 mm84.3 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.7%)

Height:

1804-1820 mm71.0-71.7 in
🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.4%) - 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.3%)
1796 mm70.7 in
πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.3%) - πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.4%)

Ground Clearance:

189-205 mm7.4-8.1 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

633-1061 liter22.4-37.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -57 liter-2.0 cu ft (-8.3%) - 🟒 +371 liter+13.1 cu ft (+53.8%)
690 liter24.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -371 liter-13.1 cu ft (-35.0%) - 🟒 +57 liter+2.0 cu ft (+9.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

2020 liter71.3 cu ft
🟒 +10 liter+0.4 cu ft (+0.5%)
2010 liter71.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -10 liter-0.4 cu ft (-0.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
πŸ”΄ -305 kg-672 lbs (-13.0%) - 🟒 +205 kg+452 lbs (+10.0%)
2055-2345 kg4530-5170 lbs
πŸ”΄ -205 kg-452 lbs (-9.1%) - 🟒 +305 kg+672 lbs (+15.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2870 kg6327 lbs
πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-5.9%) - πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-1.0%)
2900-3050 kg6393-6724 lbs
🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+1.0%) - 🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+6.3%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 20

Tire Size:

  • 255/60 R17 (W:255 | H:60 | D:17)
  • 275/55 R17 (W:275 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 285/50 R18 (W:285 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 235/65 R17 (W:235 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 255/50 R18 (W:255 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 255/50 R19 (W:255 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 255/55 R18 (W:255 | H:55 | D:18)
  • 265/40 R20 (W:265 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 265/45 R20 (W:265 | H:45 | D:20)

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