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2008 Mercedes Benz M Class 4WD 4dr 6.3L AMG

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Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Mercedes Benz M Class
Handling:9
Exterior Style:7
Interior Style:9
Price:5
Mileage:5
Safety Features:8
Overall:6
2008 Mercedes Benz M Class Details



Base MSRP: $87,000
Fuel: 6.3l/379
MPG (city): 11
MPG (highway): 14
Base Invoice: $80,910
Body style: Sport utility
Destination: $875
Transmission: 7-speed a/t
Engine: Gas v8
Drive Type: 4WD


2008 Mercedes Benz M Class Overview The 2008 Mercedes M-Class includes four models.  Each is equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission and electronically managed 4ETS fulltime all-wheel drive.  The primary distinguishing feature for each model is its engine.   The ML350 ($43,650) is powered by the latest-generation Mercedes 3.5-liter V6, generating 268 horsepower.

 
          

2008 Mercedes Benz M Class Review Summary
The 2008 M Class is in its 10th year and this year has changes to engine and other details. It is a midsize, five-passenger luxury SUV and comes in a number of engine types. Competition in the Luxury $50,000 SUV category is stiff coming from Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg 2 were all- new or redesigned just last year. As referred to by a number of reviewers including Edmunds, the M Class offers “vaultlike feeling of quality and luxury, visible prestige and state-of-the-art safety.” The M Class comes in four trims ML350, ML320 CDI, ML550 and ML63 AMG all of which offer all wheel drive. For those seeking acceleration Mercedes M Class hits the mark and calling out the: The ML550 is a 5.5-liter V8 with 382 hp and 391 torque while the ML63 AMG is a 6.3-liter V8 with a whopping 503 hp and 465 torque - That will get you from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds

2008 Mercedes Benz M Class Review Handling
Forbes said “blistering straight-line speed “ Though many reviewers including Caranddriver and Forbes noted that it has a rough ride. Despite some body roll the all-wheel-drive ML offers stable handling.

2008 Mercedes Benz M Class Review Safety
Safety features such as antilock disc brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, hill descent/ascent control and numerous airbags (front seat side and full-length side curtain) are standard. Mercedes-Benz M-Class, both driver and front passenger are protected by dual-stage front air bags, side-impact air bags, and emergency tensioning 3-point safety belts with height-adjustable shoulder belts. Second-row passengers are provided with side-impact air bags and pre-tensioning seat belts. Window curtain air bags are designed to deploy along the front and side door windows during an accident, or if the system determines a rollover is imminent. The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system is standard on second-row outboard seats. In government crash tests, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class scored a perfect five star for both frontal and side impact testing.

2008 Mercedes Benz M Class Noteworthy
Most reviewers noted the speed, generous interior room and luxurious feel in the M Class. Though without a third row seat and poor gas mileage are the downside. Folding down the rear seat provides a maximum 72 cubic feet of cargo room, which is on the small side for the segment. For those looking for diesel there is the ML320 CDI which is offers a 3.0-liter turbodiesel with 215 hp and 398 torque and delivers 18 mpg city and 24 highway


Car Reviews From The Internet

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: What’s New
A meaty middle of a four-SUV lineup.
The Car Connection

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550: What’s New
Upping the power for Benz’ mid-size ute.
The Car Connection

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class should make a fine choice for shoppers desiring SUV versatility along
A wide range of engines, comfortable for five, sure-footed in bad weather, high-quality interior mat
Edmunds


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