M-Class (W166) Produced 2012-2015

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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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New M Class Dealer Ordering Guide

The new 3rd Gen. M class will debut in September 2011 with the code W166:

New standard equipment:
ADAPTIVE BRAKE technology featuring HOLD function, brake drying, pre-charging
Hill Start Assist
AGILITY CONTROL suspension
ATTENTION ASSIST
Central controller with new Telematics Generation 4.5, 7" head unit display
Exterior chrome accents including chrome roof rails
LED Daytime Running Lamps and tail lamps
19" 5-double spoke alloy wheels
New generation engines with increased horsepower, torque, and improved fuel economy

New Optional Equipment:
Dynamic Handling Package featuring anti-roll stabilization system
Panorama sunroof
Climatized cupholders
Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Multi-color ambient lighting
Lighting Package (April 2012) featuring bi-Xenon with integrated LED Daytime Running Lamps, and Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Lane Tracking Package (passive system)
Driver Assistance Package (active system) - This includes DISTRONIC Plus
SIRIUS® weather


NEW PAINT COLORS ----> Dakota Brown, Pearl Beige
NEW WOOD TRIM ----> Eucalyptus (Standard) Burl Walnut is now only available with Full Leather
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Dynamic Handling Package featuring anti-roll stabilization system ..means it has a system against roll over or it has a system that disconnect the anti roll bar, for better off road performance?

no low range gearbox? central and rear diff. locker?

is what you write about the american version?

however thanks for the info

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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:36 AM
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What kind of pricing are we talking here...base models, etc?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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nice..still nothing to know about off road?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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The preliminary guide has no info about off roading info. sorry
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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nice..still nothing to know about off road?
Meaning if 4matic will be standard versus an option? Why can't these cars have 4-wheel drive only when needed? 90% of it's life it never needs 4-wheel drive but when it does it would be nice to just turn it on versus always on?
Is it just me who asked this question?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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no, if there will be an off road pack PRO, like the ml w 164 and all the GL sold in europe, with central and rear diff locker, low range gearbox, do u know if the w166 will have this option too?

the dealer ordering guide that you have is for the US market?

p.s. in europe ML just 4 matic
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I would love to see the off road package from the GL offered on the new ML. I had it on my GL and it worked great and made it a true off road machine. My current ML has the air ride suspension but it is lacking in the off road ability department. I will probably consider the new Jeep Overland Summit if MB does not offer the off road package on the new ML.
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in usa you can't order the off road package pro for the ML? (low range, central and rear lock)

in europe, it cost about 2.000 euro
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Originally Posted by azzurribaggio
Meaning if 4matic will be standard versus an option? Why can't these cars have 4-wheel drive only when needed? 90% of it's life it never needs 4-wheel drive but when it does it would be nice to just turn it on versus always on?
Is it just me who asked this question?

4MATIC is a safety system not a oh crap im stuck thing.
It makes the vehicle drive better all the time thus helping with economy all the time. A part time sytem where 2 wheel is used 90% of the time you carry 400 lbs of dead weight that does nothing to keep you safe by better handling and control. Dead weight burns fuel too.
If you want 2 wheel get that and stay home when its bad out like I did.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by dougiebear
4MATIC is a safety system not a oh crap im stuck thing.
It makes the vehicle drive better all the time thus helping with economy all the time. A part time sytem where 2 wheel is used 90% of the time you carry 400 lbs of dead weight that does nothing to keep you safe by better handling and control. Dead weight burns fuel too.
If you want 2 wheel get that and stay home when its bad out like I did.
Guess I'm old school where I also think 4-wheel drive on SUVs are the "Oh crap I'm stuck" mode like in Ford Broncos and 4-runners etc...
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Guess I'm old school where I also think 4-wheel drive on SUVs are the "Oh crap I'm stuck" mode like in Ford Broncos and 4-runners etc...
I like having the 4-matic but it doesn't have the power I was used to having with an SUV with 4-wheel drive. Before my '08 ML, I had a '95 GMC Jimmy and a '04 GMC Envoy XUV. Those two had great power in the snow. I can't pull the moves in the ML like I used to pull in those two cars.

The ML is good in snowy conditions..just not GREAT in snowy conditions.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Damn I can't wait till this 2012 model debuts at the NYC autoshow in 4-5 weeks!!! I need to decide do I get the 2011 or 2012!!!
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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me tooo

as you see pratically i wrote every last message in this forum


can't wait to get a x5

oh pardon, wanna say the new ml with 350 cdi!!

idle @ 520rpm!!!
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Climatized cupholders, thats genius!!
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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lol you american have strange priorities


polar bexar, where do you work? ACC? app? twr?ground? delivery?
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Heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel.....what could be next? Heated floormats?
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Heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel.....what could be next? Heated floormats?
Anything MB can get away with charging crazy prices!
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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lol a 10 years old S class already had it all...not a big deal!
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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update!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jnGvzuekOL...s-ML-CSP-5.jpg

take a look at this photos, zoom down on the right,

i can SURELY see..DSR control, the ride height level of the airmatic (near the right hand of the driver), down to the DSR the M mode for the 7g tronic, but..wich are the other button??

some1 can clear the image or post a cleared zoomed image of that details? thanks very much!

velociraptor...do u know something about? LOL

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That picture of the interior is of an "older" 166. Probably one of the first ones built. There are some slight changes to the production interior.....
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