Interesting Facts About the Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164
The Mercedes‑Benz M‑Class entered its second generation with the W164 code, succeeding the body‑on‑frame W163. Produced from the mid‑2000s through 2011, the W164 helped cement the model’s reputation as a best‑selling, trend‑setting SUV.
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Second‑Generation Leap: From Body‑on‑Frame to Unibody
The first‑generation M‑Class (W163) was a body‑on‑frame SUV produced until 2004. Its successor, the second‑generation W164, switched to unibody construction, marking a major redesign for the 2006‑2011 model years.
Production Span and Redesign Highlights
The W164 model years ran from 2005 through 2011. During the 2006‑2011 redesign, Mercedes‑Benz focused on unibody construction and addressed overall quality improvements.
Best‑Seller and SUV Trendsetter
Between 2005 and 2008, the 164 series contributed to a total of almost 648,000 M‑Class units produced since 1997, proving the W164 to be a best‑selling model and a trendsetter for the new sport‑utility vehicle segment.
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