Consumer Reports Reviews the Mercedes-Benz M-Class

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a 4-door SUV offered in a 4MATIC 4dr ML350, RWD 4dr ML350, 4MATIC 4dr ML350 BlueTEC, 4MATIC 4dr ML550 and 4MATIC 4dr ML63 AMG. The powertrains include 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (240 hp), 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp), 4.6-liter V8 turbo (402 hp) and 5.5-liter V8 turbo (518 hp) engines, and 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 22 mpg highway. The M-Class uses Premium fuel.

Competing models include Acura MDX, BMW X5, Lexus RX and Infiniti FX.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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