GregW / Oregon

"Exclusive, Individual and with up to 445 hp / 328 kW of Power

Exclusive, individual and powerful: These three attributes best describe the brand-new Brabus tuning program for the new Mercedes M-Class, model series W 164. Naturally Brabus (www.brabus.com) backs all components with the unique Brabus Tuning Warranty® of three years up to 100,000 kilometers (see Brabus warranty conditions as of June 2003).

Brabus offers the world's most extensive engine tuning program for Mercedes-Benz automobiles, which naturally also includes the new M-Class. For the CDI Turbodiesel models the Brabus powerplant engineers have developed the Brabus PowerXtra performance kits, which are TÜV-certified even for vehicles equipped with a particulate filter. Models tuned with PowerXtra performance kits meet the same stringent emission limits as their production counterparts.

For the top-of-the-line diesel model ML 320 CDI Brabus designed the performance kit D6 (III). It provides a maximum power output of 272 hp / 200 kW and an enormous peak torque of 590 Nm at just 1,600 rpm.

The Brabus engine tuning program for the gasoline models ranges from the B7 performance kit, which boosts power of the ML 350 to 287 hp / 211 kW, to the 445-hp / 327-kW Brabus 6.1 S displacement engine for the ML 500. With this engine and its impressive peak torque of 635 Nm at 4,500 rpm the 4x4 accelerates in just 5.5 seconds from 0 – 100 km/h and reaches a top speed of 262 km/h.

All Brabus engines are lubricated exclusively with ARAL high-performance motor oil. Custom-calibrated Brabus stainless-steel sport exhaust systems with four chromed tailpipes are available for all M-Class engine variants.

For customizing the appearance of the new M-Class and to add further exclusivity Brabus offers an innovative and attractive appearance package. The front bumper is refined with the Brabus off-road molding, whose high-gloss chromed elements can be combined either with a chrome-like surface or with body color painting. The 4x4 gains further character with custom-tailored auxiliary Brabus high beams and fog lamps.

The sill areas can be optimized aerodynamically with Brabus side sills. Entrance lights integrated into the sills combine elegant design and added safety: The entrance lights are activated by pulling on a door handle or by using the standard keyless-entry remote.

The rear of the M-Class is refined with the Brabus off-road molding, which is available in the same color combinations as the front molding. It creates the perfect backdrop for the Brabus exhaust system with four tailpipes.

The exclusive Brabus looks are also characterized by the custom-tailored Brabus Monoblock wheels. The range of TÜV-tested tire/wheel combinations starts with multi-piece Brabus Monoblock IV 10Jx18 light-alloy wheels mounted with tires in size 255/55 ZR 18 in all four corners.The SUV can also be equipped with 20-inch diameter multi-piece Brabus Monoblock VI wheels in size 9.5Jx20 with 265/45 ZR 20 or 275/40 ZR 20 tires.

The largest wheels from Brabus for the M-Class are king-size Brabus Monoblock VI 10Jx22 light-alloy wheels. The fully polished one-piece wheels feature six striking powerful double spokes and offer maximum strength and durability. Brabus technology partners Pirelli and Yokohama provide the optimal tires up to size 265/35 ZR 22 in front and size 295/30 ZR 22 on the rear axle.

The Brabus suspension components are specifically calibrated to these tire/wheel combinations. For vehicles with conventional steel springs Brabus offers a choice of sport springs for a ride-height lowering of some 30 millimeters or a sporty yet comfortable sport suspension. For M-Class models with AIRMATIC air suspension the Brabus suspension engineers developed a special control module that lowers the ride height by some 30 millimeters.

To further optimize the active safety of the new SUV Brabus offers high-performance brake systems in various configurations. The top-of-the-line version features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front axle in combination with vented and perforated 380 x 36-millimeter discs. Together with six-piston fixed calipers on 355 x 28-mm brake discs in the rear they provide stopping power normally reserved for purebred sports cars.

Another Brabus specialty for the new Mercedes M-Class are exclusive interior options: Stainless-steel sill plates with illuminated Brabus logo, an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and leather-clad door trim elements are available upgrades to the stock equipment as are exclusive Brabus fully leather interiors masterfully crafted from combinations of the finest Mastik and Alcantara leathers. The Brabus electronics specialists developed a custom-tailored multimedia system for the Mercedes M-Class, whose various equipment levels can be integrated stylishly into the interior of the SUV."

Paul Le Corre

Finally, the Brabus program. I was waiting for this one since the day we ordered our 164. It looks just great. The 20 inches are a little "too much" but I take it like this. And the 590 NM D6 will put many cars on shame!!!!

Can't wait to have my 164!!!

rubensans

I just talked with Brabus:

Off Road package:
Front Chrome add on: 490€ +Tax
Rear Chrome add on: 490€ +Tax

On Road package: (no pics yet)
Front whole bumper: 1100€ +Tax
Rear whole bumper: 900€ +Tax

Fog lights kit: 620€ + Tax
Sport exhaust 4 pipes for all engines including diesel: 1690€ + Tax

Wheels:
20' Mono VI Multipiece 1690€ + Tax each one
22' Mono VI Singlepiece 1290€ + Tax each one ET60 in front ET55 at rear (for airmatic cars)

They strongly suggest the 22 ones with pirelly or yokohama tires.

The rims in the photos where 22 and not 20.

Best Regards.

Paul Le Corre

Do you have prices for the suspension kit (non Airmatic) and the monoblock IV rims please?

The exhaust would be like 2500 euros with the pose (tax included). I'm definitively ready to put this price (I just hope that it fits even with the normal rar bumper)

rubensans

It fit's normal bumper.

I don't have any other pics. They will release info in 2 weeks and in mid july the onroad package.

All will be avaiable in august.

I'm very interested in D6 kit but they don't have prizes.

Best Regards.

Paul Le Corre

The D6 will be approx 4000 euros plus taxes (if you compare with the old D6 kits) but I don't think I will take it since 510 NM is more than enough for me (I will of course give my final judgement after m first road test).

Rubensans, if you have more infos please post them on this board thanks.

rubensans

What does old D6 kits includes?

Paul Le Corre

Like all the D kits from Brabus it's an additional box you plug into the engine.

This is a picture of the Xtra power kit (the one you'll be able to fit in the W164).

http://www.brabus-online.de/pic_prog/19pic09.jpg

The older ones looked like a can.

I don't think their kits include anything else.

rubensans

4000€ is very expensive for this.

With this prize I can develop a custom ignition program.

Best Regards.

Paul Le Corre

Brabus offer a 3yrs/100 000kms warranty for this kit, it's installed at your local dealer and the kit produce 272 HP and 590 NM. If you can get the same thing for cheaper, please let us know.

GregW / Oregon

I'm not too impressed with the quad pipes in this photo--they look a little whimpy,

Paul Le Corre

I would like to see them with a stock bumper to judge of the effect but I like them on the picture you posted.
beside the look, my concern is about the sound. How a diesel sounds with such an exhaust? I hope it will make a deeper sounds.

P.S: I have just received a mail from the Brabus french importer and he told me that he'll gave me the prices for France ASAP.

Sparky

Okay... I'm obviously not as knowledgeable as many of you, but... What is BRABUS? Is this offered in the U.S. or is it only offered in Europe?

GregW / Oregon

A one minute internet search would tell you. Brabus is a German tuning company specializing in Mercedes, similar to Lorinser, Kleeman or AMG (though AMG is now DC owned). Like AMG, they are recognized as a "manufacturer", as they produce significantly altered vehicles. They are marketed in North America by Brabus NA in Newport Beach.



Many Mercedes dealers resell their products and install their parts. High quality stuff with matching prices.

YABADI

So, are you gonna do brabus for your new ml? not too many new ML around Portland, I've seen one so far.

GregW / Oregon

I will be looking for wheels first. I like the Monoblock VIs, but will wait to see what Lorinser and others come out with later this year. I like th Brabus front fascia, but what may wait until year 2 or so.

I've seen a few around here, but not many.

YABADI

I was wondering who did all the mods on your cars? did you order the stuff online and installed them by yourself, or did you order through a shop? sorry to many questions asked thanks

GregW / Oregon

It all depends--mixed bag, depending on price & circumstance (this for my W163):

Purchased & installed at local shop:
-wheels

Purchased online & installed by dealer:
- shocks

Purchased online & installed by local shop:
- tires
- exhaust

Purchased at dealer & installed by local shop:
- Grille guard

Purchased online & self-installed:
- bi-xenons
- taillights
- fog lights

Purchased at dealer & self-installed:
- stainless sills
- Wind deflector
- ML55 grille
- mats

Purchased at & installed by dealer:
- Flares

YABADI

Which local shop did the install for your exhaust? Because I'm planning to get exhaust on-line (eisenmann), but have no idea where to install it here in portland. Did the shop do a good job installing the exhaust ? Thanks again

Paul Le Corre

I just got some prices for the D6 kits and it's 1915 euros (installation included) without the VAT. But it's the french prices and I don't know for the others countries. I have notices that they were differences between the prices I got (from Brabus France) and the prices Rubensans posted (Mono VI 22' are 1554 euros+ tax in France for example).

Now concerning the installation, Brabus parts can be installed by your local MB dealer (at least in France you can) so I don't bother do it in others places.