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Model Year 2012 Mercedes Benz ML350

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#13 ·
The interior is beautiful except for the DVD screens; which look like an after thought, and they really don't match the level of quality of the rest of the interior. The exterior design leaves a lot to be desired though. I guess the new "chiseled face" is ok but the slab sides kind of make it look like a minivan on steroids.
 
#14 ·
Ugly exterior, decent interior, WAY OVERPRICED compared to the competition which is typical MB, BMW, Audi, etc. DVD screens are bulky out of place and don't look good at all. The people buying it will buy it for the badge plain and simple. Not impressed at all with the exception of the heated/cooler cup holders.
 
#15 ·
Most opinions here are similar. As a previous MB owner, I remember what used to draw me to the brand but this has a Blah! exterior with an OK interior. I agree that the Video Centres look to be an afterthought. I would like less chrome on the interior details too. Really a middle of the road design without polarizing details that will appeal to many buyers. I expect to see them show up as grocery carts in my subdivision soon.
 
#17 ·
IF you ask me...they copied off the JGC...looks very very familiar...I'd take a Jeep over this any day of the week...

....and for the guy who quoted the gas mileage and 0-60....WHO CARES...are you drag racing your jeep...I bet this Mercedes doesnt go offroad now does it...


JEEP for the win!!! &*%$ Mercedes....frickin badge whores
 
#19 ·
There is no better suv in terms of looks, quality, capability, and features compared to the jgc period. Plus I like buying american. Even if you take price out of the equation, I still think the jeep is one of the most attractive SUVs on the road. I'm on my second jeep, and there was still no other suv that came that close to make me reconsider the jeep.
 
#20 ·
I think the jeep has awesome features no other SUV can come close to in my opinion. Also I think the styling of the grand Cherokee hands down beats the ML.
 
#23 ·
2005 Escalade platinum had heated/cooled cupholders as well.

I like the interior of the ML much better and the diesel and new TT 4.7 V8 are much better than the marginal engines in the GC, and the Benz 7 speed auto is a damn fine transmission.

The exterior looks bad in pictures but I'll withhold judgement until I see one on the road. Mercs current styling language doesnt translate well in photos, just look at the CLS online vs in person.
Resale value is likely to be a wash as both MLs and Grand Cherokees have horrible resale value.
That being said comparably equiped those upgrades don't make it 20 grand better.
 
#25 ·
It does kind of look like a Toyota Highlander now that you say that...

Overall I like it, the exterior's not great, I prefer the previous ML in that regard but I like the interior (other than those DVD screens).

Not a lot of point in saying whether someone would buy this or the Jeep, this starts where the Jeep tops out, a lot of these buyers won't even consider the Jeep.
 
#27 ·
So, is the ML really in the same category as a wk2....

Maybe its personal preference, but for me, the appeal of the jeep is that it is one of the few vehicles that have true off road capability. Does the ML had low range? Locking rear diff? Availabilty of 18 wheels...good approach angle...etc...( don't think so, but maybe i am wrong)

If i wanted a x over suv, i think the ML would be something i would look at, along with the mdx, x5, cayenne, etc...

But if i want a suv that has what i call true 4x4 capability, and if you want a bit of luxury with it, its a small field...lr4, wk2, etc....and at the 40k price point, i think its unique.

Not saying the wk2 doesn't compete on that level, but for me, thats not it's niche...again, YMMV....
 
#29 ·
Does a Cayenne have a low range? If not, while a great car in many respects, i wouldn't classify it as an off road vehicle....(and i am not suggesting thats the only test, but IMHO, its a material one).....
 
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