Mercedes-Benz M-Class (12 on) - Review Review by Kieren Puffett on 28 Oct 2011 Last Updated: 17 Sep 2012 4 This is the third generation of Mercedes ML that was first launched in 1998, though visually it does not look a lot different from the previous model. However, there has been some major work done under the skin. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Strong performance both on and off road, improved fuel efficiency, simpler engine choice, good level of standard trim, good value compared to competitors No seven-seat or manual gearbox options, visually similar to previous model, more acronyms than a five-star general New price range: £43,870 - £51,260 View all new prices Used price range: £33,245 - £42,837 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 This is the third generation of Mercedes ML that was first launched in 1998, though visually it does not look a lot different from the previous model. However, there has been some major work done under the skin. This includes further work to the electronic systems to improve the ML’s already considerable off-road performance, but even more notable is its considerable on-road performance. So is it now good enough to take on the likes of the BMW X5 and Range Rover Sport? Read on to find out. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 4 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 5 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 3 out of 5 Buying new 4 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Tweet Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance