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2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Review
New diesel and AMG versions.
2007 M-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class offers a nice balance. It's not as stiff and unforgiving as some SUVs, nor as mushy on and off road as others. It has reasonable off-road capability and good towing capacity, but it's never a chore to drive during the more mundane daily tasks most drivers will undertake. Its choice of four engines is a plus, allowing owners to tailor priorities from high mileage to high performance.NewCarTestDrive.com contributor Jim McCraw filed this report from Provence, France.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz ML350 ($42,680); ML320 CDI diesel ($43,680); ML500 ($49,200); ML63 AMG ($85,500) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter overhead cam 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 268-hp 3.5-liter V6; 215-hp 3.2-liter diesel V6; 302-hp 5.0-liter V8; 503-hp 6.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 7-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front and rear passenger side-impact airbags; front and rear curtain-style head protection airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with EBD, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Parktronic parking aid; rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Vance, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-367-6372 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 42680 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz ML 500 ($49,200) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats with leather upholstery and power adjustment, burl walnut trim, power windows, remote keyless entry, tilt/telescope steering wheel, floor console, cruise control, eight-speaker stereo with AM/FM/CD, COMAND LED information and control center, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear window wiper, integrated garage door opener, Tele-aid emergency communication, 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | DVD-based navigation system ($1,650); Keyless Go starting ($1,100) |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 52725 |
| Horse Power | 302 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 339 @ 2700 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.5/75.2/70.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/59.8/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/59.8/40.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 72.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbones, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 |
| Curb Weight | 4795 |
| Stock Tires | P255/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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