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 3.5 out of 5 Equipment ML320 CDI and ML350 models have driver and front passenger airbags, permanent four-wheel-drive, ABS, traction control, heated door mirrors, brake assist, DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation), ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), electric windows, 60/40 split folding seats, seatbelt pre-tensioners, Isofix child seat points, climate control, seven-speed automatic 7G-TRONIC gearbox, front seats with partial electric adjustment and remote central locking. SE models have metallic paint, colour coded door handles with chrome trim, chrome rectangular tailpipes and a burr walnut interior. Sport models have metallic paint, 19-inch alloy wheels, electrically-adjustable front sports seats and black aluminium interior trim. ML500 customers can choose between SE or Sport trims. In November 2008 the M-Class was revised and standard equipment upgraded to include Parktronic front and rear parking sensors, Easy-Pack powered tailgate, rain sensing wipers, Bluetooth, an auxiliary input for MP3 players or iPods and redesigned heated front seats with four-way electric lumbar support. See 239 used Mercedes-Benz M-Classs for sale, starting at £12,999 Get a Mercedes-Benz M-Class valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control Driver`s airbag DVD Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Roof rails Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Space saver spare wheel Sports seats Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control Standard Trim Edition S SE Sport Edition 10 Grand Edition Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Optional Optional Optional Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No No Optional Optional Optional Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 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 Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance