Third generation (W166; 2011–present) Mercedes-Benz M-Class

1 third generation (w166; 2011–present)

1.1 engines
1.2 facelift (gle-class)

1.2.1 body variants

1.2.1.1 wagon (w166)
1.2.1.2 coupe (c292)




1.3 safety

third generation (w166; 2011–present)

in 2006, development began on next-generation m-class , spanned on period of 5 years, shorter duration predecessor. in 2008, final design emiel burki approved , patented domestically on 16 december 2008 (u.s. design patent filed on 15 june 2009). newly redesigned m-class (chassis name w166) introduced in pre-production form 10 june 2011 2012 model. first customer-designated w166 rolled off tuscaloosa production line on 20 july. moderately refined, taking styling cues new generation mercedes-benz e-class. increase in rear seat legroom has been implemented, alongside adjustable rear back-rests. launched in september 2011.

new features in 2012 m-class include updated 7g-tronic plus seven-speed automatic transmission provide improved fuel economy, optional adaptive cruise control (distronic plus), active lane departure warning system, , adjustable-height air suspension (airmatic). active curve system active anti-roll bars body roll compensation introduced.

the w166 1 of last vestiges of joint venture between daimler , chrysler while consolidated company. daimlerchrysler developed core platform , technology, benefitting chrysler s strong suv sales , r&d domestically. underlying platform work largely completed in 2006, 2 companies separated. chrysler uses same platform power jeep grand cherokee (wk2) , dodge durango. because of separation however, cars extremely different in terms of interior , body design engine choices. aside engines, 3 suvs share many powertrain components, including transmissions.

an on&off road package available markets (now including north america) of 2013 model year. package adds two-speed dual range magna powertrain transfer case center differential lock, reduction gearing, underbody skid plates, , 6-mode selectable terrain driving program system. rear differential lock has been discontinued.

open front , rear differentials fitted, , use four-wheel electronic traction system (4-ets) simulate front , rear differential locks.

the mercedes m-class won first place in luxury crossover suv category , has been named ideal vehicle americans based on study undertaken california-based automotive research , consulting firm autopacific.

mercedes-benz india established manufacturing plant in chakan, pune in 2009 rolled out first w166 m-class built outside usa in october 2012. in following month, mercedes-benz indonesia began m-class assembly @ factory in wanaherang, west java. these plants perform final assembly of vehicles shipped knocked-down kits tuscaloosa, usa.

in second half of 2015 facelifted w166 released gle, along coupé version.

the previous popemobile based on 2012 m-class , delivered in december 2012.

engines


facelift (gle-class)

mercedes-benz concept coupé suv

the mercedes-benz gle-class sport utility vehicle (suv) built german car manufacturer mercedes-benz. gle-class name used in 2015 facelifted mercedes-benz m-class (w166) , new five-door coupé derivative gle-class coupe (c292) unveiled public in january 2015 @ north american international auto show. part of mercedes-benz s new naming strategy, gle-class define suv s positioning in middle of segment , between future glc , gls-classes (the former glk , gl, respectively), same way e-class positioned in relation c , s-classes.

body variants















wagon (w166)

the w166 version unveiled @ new york auto show, takes form of facelift of existing mercedes-benz m-class (w166). gle 500 e first plug-in hybrid in model range, combining 333 hp v6 engine 116 hp electric motor. first 19 units delivered in american market in june 2016.

coupe (c292)

the mercedes-benz gle-class coupe (c292) coupé version , heavily related w166, sharing platform, mechanicals , interior (but having unique body similar design). c292 coupe unveiled public in january 2015 @ north american international auto show.

the gle coupé built in alabama future gle-class on based. sales expected second half of 2015. range topped mercedes-amg gle 63 s-model, powered new 5.5-litre twin turbo v8 producing 585 bhp , 768 nm of torque, making 1 of quickest of type.

safety



vehicle structure rated acceptable
strength-to-weight ratio: 6.68




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