Car First to Test New Mercedes M-class

The reason for using only four cylinders is, says Mercedes-Benz, to boost fuel efficiency. The official combined-cycle fuel economy claim for the new ML250 CDI is 44.8mpg - an impressive figure. The Which? Car lab tests, however, revealed an overall average of rather less, at 38.2mpg.
That's still economical by full-size 4x4 standards, and beats the figures achieved by Which? Car for six-cylinder rivals like the BMW X5 30d and Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI.
It also means CO2 emissions are kept relatively low for a large 4x4. At 165g/km, you'll be paying £165 a year in VED tax.
Our testers also asked the question, are four cylinders enough for a luxury 4x4? With a mere 2.1 litres, the ML250 CDI cedes a fair amount of engine capacity to its six-cylinder rivals. The engine's peak power of 204bhp does, however, match the output of rivals like the Audi Q7 and Volkswagen Touareg in entry-level guise.

With some 2150kg to haul around, the ML250 CDI has just enough performance. And for a four-cylinder diesel, our testers judged it as refined - just not as quiet or smooth as a V6 diesel.
Mercedes-Benz also offers an ML350 CDI model with a 3.0-litre, 258bhp V6 diesel.  Mercedes M class 33 Series Air Filter
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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is pricey for its class. Still, if you’re willing to pay for it, reviewers say the M-Class offers a satisfying combination of luxury, technology and prestige.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class doesn’t rock the boat. Car and Driver calls it “luxurious, refined, and comfortable.” Of course, reviewers point out that the same description applies to almost every other luxury midsize SUV. So why go for the M-Class?
You certainly wouldn’t go for the M-Class because of its price. The base ML 350’s price falls in the middle of the class. And, for the money, you don’t even get things that many reviewers think should be standard on a luxury SUV, like leather seats. You also don’t get great fuel economy ratings. The ML 350 has a V6 engine with adequate power, but fuel economy ratings that are nothing to write home about. All-wheel drive isn’t even standard on the base model.
No, you go for the M-Class for the same reason you go for any other Mercedes: cachet. The M-Class offers many of the same features as others in the class, but adds the Mercedes name and refinement. Though those qualities are largely intangible, reviewers say the M-Class has them in spades.
The M-Class also offers buyers a dizzying array of models to choose from. There’s the base ML 350, diesel 350 BlueTEC, ML 450 Hybrid and ML 550, which has a powerful V8 engine. The M-Class doesn’t aim to be the most practical SUV in the class, but it does take a shot at being the most exclusive. If you’re willing to put status before budget, reviewers say the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class won’t disappoint.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. As the world's automakers go back to the drawing board on what they need to compete in today's market, both structurally and in terms of product, parts sharing and efficiency are increasingly becoming key concepts. The next-generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUV could embrace both concepts with a much closer link to the next G-Class and R-Class (or their successors) as well as more forward-looking powertrains.
Due in the middle of 2011, the next-gen ML is still largely a matter of speculation. Spy shots of an early prototype revealed a smaller body than the current ML, though the wheelbase appears unchanged. These latest shots reveal the high-performance AMG variant in more detail than previous shots.
Almost certain to pick up the performance division’s new twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8, the speedy SUV will be called the ML63 AMG and will likely be launched soon after the standard version next year. The new V-8 engine produces more power and torque than AMG’s current 6.2-liter naturally aspirated mill, with output peaking at 544 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. However, an available Performance Pack will see output increased to 571 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque thanks to additional boost pressure from the turbos.
Telltale signs that this is the AMG variant are the oversized cross-drilled brakes and dual exhaust tailpipes. Expect a slightly lowered ride height and a sports tuned suspension as well.
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Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. That plug-in hybrid system will draw on elements from the other hybrid programs within Mercedes, including the S400 powertrain. But other elements, including parts and underpinnings, will be shared more closely across the R-Class successor and G-Class vehicles to help achieve economies of scale while still maintaining separate identities. The chassis underpinning the new SUV is also the same design found in the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, one of the lasting legacies from the now defunct DaimlerChrysler.
The ML’s dominant position as the consumer 4x4 of choice within Mercedes' lineup won't change, though the focus will increasingly be on efficiency rather than performance. Accordingly, European models will likely get a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 204 horsepower. A V-6 diesel rated at 225 horsepower and a 333 horsepower V-6 gasoline engine is also thought to be in the plans. The V-8 engine will gain direct-injection and twin-turbochargers for the AMG model, which is expected to deliver at least 570 horsepower from its 5.5-liters of displacement. Click here to see spy shots of a prototype for this high-performance variant.
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