2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $44,000 -$87,000
- Invoice: $40,920 -$80,910
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. See if the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 ML320 CDI |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | ML350/ML320 |
| Arrival Date: | 04/21/2008 |
| Engine: | Turbodiesel dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 44,650 |
| Price as Tested: | 57,160 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 2819 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3420 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 601 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 27.139 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 22.15 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Alpine Rain exterior paint, 6-Disc CD Changer, Premium III Package (Adaptive Damping System, Rearview Camera, Power Passenger Seat w/Memory, Rain Sensor Wipers, Hands-free Communication System, Power Steering Column, Air Suspension, Power Folding Mirrors, Rear Audio Controls, DVD Navigation, Satellite Radio, 3-Zone Climate Control, Infrared Glass, Headlamp Washing System, Bi-Xenon Curve Illuminating Headlamps, Corner Illuminating Front Fog Lamps, harman/kardon Sound System, Power Liftgate, Cargo Organizer System), Leather Seating Surfaces Package w/Wood Leather Steering Wheel.
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
It's not as fun as a BMW X5 or as luxurious inside as an MDX or SRX, but the M-Class has a few things that the competition can't boast. First is an uber-performance model in the ML63 AMG. Second, and more importantly, a clean, smooth, and VERY efficient diesel. The fuel is very pricey, but that premium over the gasoline engines' required premium unleaded is more than offset by the oil burner's 5 mile-per-gallon efficiency advantage. The ML's 25-gallon tank means a potential cruising range of 600 miles at the EPA-rated 24 mpg highway. How cool is that?
John Biel
Though the turbodiesel 320 CDI model starts at $1000 more than the 350 with the gasoline V6, its mileage (21 mpg and better) in our tests isn't bad for an SUV. Option packages expensive enough to buy a used car can make this a pricey proposition, though, so whatever you might save on fuel (and they're not giving away diesel these days) can be devoured by the window sticker.
Tom Appel
What's not to like? Luxury SUV buyers not diesel adverse may well find an ML320 CDI in their driveway shortly after a test drive. Good mileage (good enough to offset diesel's higher cost), excellent power, and higher diesel model resale value make this truck a "must see". Note: Heated seats are a stand-alone option not included in any package. Don't assume you're getting them.
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