{"id":8195,"date":"2024-11-05T11:39:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T08:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/?p=8195"},"modified":"2024-11-05T11:39:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T08:39:43","slug":"mercedes-benz-m-class-ml350-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/mercedes-benz-m-class-ml350-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Good<i class=\"icon-tickincircle\"><\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\"><i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i>Good road grip<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\"><i class=\"icon-plus\"><\/i>Good boot space and easier to load<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Bad<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Early models have poor build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Some turbo lag exists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Most\u00a0Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUVs\u00a0are bought as\u00a0prestigious station wagons rather than for 4WDing, though some are use in off-road conditions and there&#8217;s a package for those who want to get really serious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">The first M-Class model had true 4WD body-on-chassis construction, all others have a monocoque body with some underbody strengthening to make it more suited to off-road running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">These first models are slightly smaller, and significantly less stylish than later ones. Note that build quality was poor in the early days, those from the early 2000 update are noticeably better than the originals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Thanks to the tall station wagon body there&#8217;s plenty of interior space in these big Mercs and the boot is a good size, well-shaped and easy to load.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">The high centre of gravity when compared to a car reduces the cornering ability of an M-Class. However, electronic stability aids make them hold the road remarkably well. Indeed, the M-class corners safely at speeds well in excess of those likely to be attempted by the average owner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">A second generation model replaced the original in April 2006, it received a facelift and upgraded mechanical components in January 2008. Each version increased the stylishness of the vehicle, but put ever more emphasis on on-road performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Mercedes-Benz offers a staggering range of four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines with naturally-aspirated petrol,\u00a0turbo-petrol\u00a0and\u00a0turbo-diesel setups. The turbo-diesels are generally the favourites, but those who like a bit more driving pleasure the V8s are the ride of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">At the top of the performance tree are the Mercedes-AMG variants of the M-Class.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Seven-speed automatic transmissions are fitted to all M-Class vehicles from 2006. One with a manual gearbox was also built for the European market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">If do want to get seriously down and dirty the Mercedes Off-Road Pro packages work well. The package adds adjustable ride height and a two-speed transfer case as well as numerous other smaller items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">As part of its umpteenth revision of model titles the Mercedes M-Class was renamed the Mercedes GLE in 2015.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Spare parts are obviously expensive for what the vehicle is. If you&#8217;re upgrading from a less prestigious vehicle it is always a good idea to do price comparisons before falling in love with a Mercedes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\"><strong>What to look for<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Do preliminary inspections to the best of your ability then call on the services of a professional before committing. A Mercedes-Benz trained person is the best, motoring association inspectors like AA are the second choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Make sure the engine starts easily, modern turbo-diesels only take a second or two on the glow plugs and any longer could indicate a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Feel for the engine idling smoothly from the moment it fires up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Make sure the engine pulls strongly without any initial hesitation. Turbo units will have a little lag, make sure you understand what to feel for, or call in a professional who does.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">The automatic transmission should work almost imperceptibly, even when worked hard by your right foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Clues to off-road use are light scratches to the body sides, scars on bumper corners, scrapes on the underbody protection plates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Have a good look over the interior, particularly at the seat bases and in the vicinity of the door controls. And don&#8217;t forget the luggage area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Source: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/\">Car Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good Good road grip Good boot space and easier to load Bad Early models have poor build quality Some turbo lag exists Most\u00a0Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUVs\u00a0are bought as\u00a0prestigious station wagons rather than for 4WDing, though some are use in off-road conditions and there&#8217;s a package for those who want to get really serious. 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