Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specs

Since 2008 the M-Class has grown 0.8″ in length and gained 181 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2008–2015 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the latest model year on record, is 189.4″ long, 76″ wide and 70.9″ tall on a 115″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,027 lb. At 15.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz M-Class generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2012: 75 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz M-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2008–2011188.6″75.2″71.7″115″4,846 lb
2012–2015189″76″70.9″115″4,921 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

M-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz M-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2015189.4″76″115″5,027 lb4
2014189″76″115″4,927 lb4
2013189″76″115″4,927 lb4
2012189″76″115″4,927 lb4
2011188.6″75.2″115″4,952 lb4
2010188.6″75.2″115″4,952 lb4
2009188.6″75.2″115″4,936 lb4
2008188.6″75.2″115″4,912 lb4
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

M-Class on the used market

In 210 M-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2012–2015 car is the most common: 102 of them (49%), at an average asking price of $11,266. ForCar visitors have decoded 41 M-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2006, 2007 and 2009.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz M-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2012–201510249%$11,266112,986 mi
2008–20115426%$6,788141,606 mi
Other years5426%$5,160150,740 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a M-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz M-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.3 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,054 cars within 10″ of its length, the M-Class is heavier than 93% and has a longer wheelbase than 84%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz M-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,054 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76″73.2″+2.8″
Wheelbase115″109.8″+5.2″
Curb weight5,027 lb3,847 lb+1,180 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

M-Class against its rivals

Next to the Acura TSX, Hyundai Genesis and Volvo C70, the M-Class is the heaviest and the widest of the four.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz M-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (this car)2015189.4″76″5,027 lb
Acura TSX2014186.2″72.4″3,547 lb
Hyundai Genesis2016191.7″74.4″4,191 lb
Volvo C702013180.3″71.7″3,858 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 M-Class bigger than the 2014?

About the same length: the 2015 model is the same length and 100 lb heavier.

Which is bigger, the M-Class or the Acura TSX?

The 2014 Acura TSX is 3.2″ shorter and 1,480 lb lighter than the 2015 M-Class.

How much does a used M-Class cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,788 for the 2008–2011 car to $11,266 for the 2012–2015 one, across 210 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 M-Class model years, 2008 to 2015. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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