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Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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Model Generations

2012-2015

2012 Model Redesign Year

The 2012 redesign was a significant improvement. The SUV became quick and very refined, in addition to quiet and well finished. Handling is responsive, but steering is a little vague at the ML's cornering limits. Towing capacity is impressive. A turbodiesel V6 is also available, as is a high-performance AMG version. Some controls are improved, but others are still complicated.

As of 2015, available safety equipment for all versions include crosswind assist, collision prevention assist, cross-traffic alert, blind-spot detection and lane-keeping assist. The 2016 models got a nomenclature change to GLE.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$9,900 - $18,900

Reliability Verdict

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Owner Satisfaction

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2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$9,350 - $17,325

Reliability Verdict

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Owner Satisfaction

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$8,250 - $13,550

Reliability Verdict

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Owner Satisfaction

NA

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$7,350 - $12,125

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

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2006-2011

2006 Model Redesign Year

The M-Class has a roomy interior with seating for five and lots of cargo room. You could always count on the ML to ride and handle relatively well, but some interior materials were flimsy. The 2006 redesign brought more powerful V6 and V8 engines, a much better interior, and a seven-speed automatic -- one that sometimes hesitated to shift. Controls are confusing. Some drivers consistently mistook the cruise-control lever with the turn-signal stalk. Other ergonomic gripes include dash illumination controls that require reaching through the steering wheel.

2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$6,800 - $10,825

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$5,625 - $9,550

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$4,875 - $8,625

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$4,575 - $7,700

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$3,725 - $7,000

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$4,675 - $4,975

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

1998-2005

Introduced for 1998, the M-Class is built in Alabama. The initial model was the ML320, powered by a 3.2-liter V6. A V8-powered ML430 debuted for 1999, and a high-performance ML55 was introduced for 2000. The M-Class has a fully independent suspension and a full-time 4WD system. The ML320 we tested in 1998 rode and handled well. It has unusually roomy seating for five and lots of cargo room.

Six-cylinder fuel economy is good for a vehicle of this size and weight. The V8s are stronger but thirsty.

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2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$4,625 - $4,925

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$4,275 - $4,325

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$3,875 - $4,575

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$3,700 - $4,450

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$3,650 - $4,325

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$3,650 - $4,250

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

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