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No two centre consoles are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
No — the W163 (1997–2005) and W164 (2005–2011) are entirely different generations with different interior architecture, so the centre consoles are not interchangeable. You need to match the generation exactly to your car. Always confirm the part against your registration with the breaker before buying.
Yes — all generations of the Mercedes-Benz ML (W163, W164, and W166) were fitted with a centre console as standard, running between the front seats. The ML is a four-wheel-drive SUV and the centre console houses the transfer case controls as well as storage, so it is a genuine part on this model.
The W164 ran from 2005 to 2011 with a facelift in 2008 that brought some interior revisions, so there is a chance of differences between pre- and post-facelift consoles. The year range is the same generation, which is a good start, but whether a pre-facelift console swaps cleanly into a post-facelift car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration.
Engine choice does not affect centre console fitment, but trim level can matter because higher-spec W164 variants sometimes had different finishes, materials, or integrated controls. Visually the console may look slightly different between base and premium trims, so let the breaker know your trim level as well as your registration to get the closest match. Fitment in terms of fitting the car is driven by generation, not engine.
The W166 ran from 2011 to 2019 and is the third-generation ML (later rebadged GLE from 2015), with a significantly redesigned interior compared to the W164. If your car is a W166, you need a console from that same generation and should not expect a W164 part to fit. Confirm the exact model year and any facelift specification with the breaker against your registration.
The centre console itself is not a safety-critical component, but be aware that some consoles are fitted adjacent to or integrated with side-airbag or pyrotechnic systems — if any such components are attached, those are single-use safety items that must be checked carefully. If the console you are buying comes with any airbag modules or pretensioner connections, confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration and have those elements inspected or fitted by a qualified technician.