Mercedes-Benz M-Class (05-11) - Review Review by David Ross on 23 September 2005 Last Updated: 17 April 2009 The M-Class is Mercedes-Benz back at its best. The styling is understated and elegant, the interior is comfortable and attractive, plus it drives well - both on and off-road - the whole package oozes subtle sophistication. There are some cracking engines too, including a whisper-quiet V6 diesel, a very powerful 4.2-litre diesel and a sublime 5.0-litre V8. And if that's not enough, a 510bhp 6.3-litre AMG model which is covered in a separate review. Although the M-Class doesn't come cheap, list prices are close to that of similar off roaders and there's plenty of standard equipment. In October 2008 it was facelifted with slight exterior tweaks (including new headlights) while the diesel models were made cleaner and more economical. 4 out of 5 Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £36,375 - £59,015 Used price range: £10,537 - £41,690 View all used prices Get a Mercedes-Benz M-Class (05-11) information pack Next steps Mercedes-Benz M-Class cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 239 models like this for sale, starting at £12,999. Find used Mercedes-Benz M-Classs for sale Stylish looks, outstanding diesel engines, superb interior quality, commanding driving position No seven seat option The M-Class is Mercedes-Benz back at its best. The styling is understated and elegant, the interior is comfortable and attractive, plus it drives well - both on and off-road - the whole package oozes subtle sophistication. There are some cracking engines too, including a whisper-quiet V6 diesel, a very powerful 4.2-litre diesel and a sublime 5.0-litre V8. And if that's not enough, a 510bhp 6.3-litre AMG model which is covered in a separate review. Although the M-Class doesn't come cheap, list prices are close to that of similar off roaders and there's plenty of standard equipment. In October 2008 it was facelifted with slight exterior tweaks (including new headlights) while the diesel models were made cleaner and more economical. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"Buyers can choose from 3.5-litre (ML350) and 5.0-litre (ML500) petrols or a 3.0 V6 diesel (ML280CDI..." Handling 4 out of 5"It's in this area that the M-Class has improved the most - both on and off-road. On motorways it..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"A well packaged interior means five adults can travel in comfort. As a four-seater, the M-Class..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The M-Class adapts well to family life. The boot's a good size, the rear seats have a 60/40 split..." Equipment 3.5 out of 5"ML320 CDI and ML350 models have driver and front passenger airbags, permanent four-wheel-drive, ABS,..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"Compared to the previous M-Class, the interior is vastly improved. The driving position is excellent..." Costs Running costs 2 out of 5"Large 4x4s are never cheap to run. However, the prestige of the Mercedes-Benz badge and M-Class'..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The M-Class performs badly on the eco front. With an average of 285g/km CO2 across the model..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The M-Class received a five-star crash safety rating from Euro NCAP which is the maximum rating..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Mercedes-Benz's reputation for high quality engineering and quality has taken a knock in recent..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"Don't expect a discount or much in the way of a deal sweetener, as this is one of the most..." Buying used 3 out of 5"The M-Class is as desirable as a BMW X5 and prices should be similar. As you'd expect, the diesels..." Selling 3 out of 5"As numbers are being kept low, used prices should remain strong. You should get a top price whether..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Mercedes-Benz M-Class (05-11) ML320 CDI Sport 5d Tip Auto 4 out of 5 “ Auto 7G tronic g/Box, Why bother with the steering wheel paddles Mercedes?? Does what is was made... ” Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz M-Class cars for sale We have 239 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz M-Class cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Mercedes-Benz M-Class (05-11) ML320 CDI Sport 5d Tip Auto 4 out of 5 “ Auto 7G tronic g/Box, Why bother with the steering wheel paddles Mercedes?? Does what is was made... ”