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Summary
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class offers a nice balance. It's not as stiff and unforgiving as some SUVs, nor as mushy on and off road as others. It has reasonable off-road capability and good towing capacity, but it's never a chore to drive during the more mundane daily tasks most drivers will undertake. Its choice of four engines is a plus, allowing owners to tailor priorities from high mileage to high performance.NewCarTestDrive.com contributor Jim McCraw filed this report from Provence, France.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mercedes-Benz ML350 ($42,680); ML320 CDI diesel ($43,680); ML500 ($49,200); ML63 AMG ($85,500) |
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Engines:
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5.0-liter overhead cam 24-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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7-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags, front and rear passenger side-impact airbags; front and rear curtain-style head protection airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with EBD, tire pressure monitor |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Parktronic parking aid; rearview camera |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Vance, Alabama |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mercedes-Benz ML 500 ($49,200) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats with leather upholstery and power adjustment, burl walnut trim, power windows, remote keyless entry, tilt/telescope steering wheel, floor console, cruise control, eight-speaker stereo with AM/FM/CD, COMAND LED information and control center, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear window wiper, integrated garage door opener, Tele-aid emergency communication, 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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DVD-based navigation system ($1,650); Keyless Go starting ($1,100) |
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Destination Charge:
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775 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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52725 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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302 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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339 @ 2700 |
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Transmission:
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7-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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14/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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114.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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188.5/75.2/70.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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64.0/64.1 |
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Turning circle:
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37.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.9/59.8/42.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.8/59.8/40.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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72.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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5000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, double wishbones, coil springs |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, four-link, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.3 |
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Curb weight:
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4795 |
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Tires:
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P255/55R18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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25.1 |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I love this MB. It is quiet and drives very smoothly as expected from a MB. DVD navigation system works great. Exterior and interior design are well thought out. I would suggest this car to anyone who wants a car that they will want to drive every day. | | posted by Solomon on Feb 06 2007 | | |
| overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is the ultimate SUV. It is super fast, luxurious, comfortable, and has the looks too. Would like to see the fuel mileage improve a little. | | posted by Tomas on Nov 30 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | ML500 exceeds my expectations. I love this vehicle because its styling is second to none, especially with the AMG package. Other than the transmission, there's nothing to complain about. Also, better fuel economy would be nice. | | posted by Kristian on Dec 02 2007 | | |
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