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6. Other Choices (See why?)   The Volkswagen Touareg sits high, feels thick and sturdy, and seats five adults. The Infiniti FX has aggressive styling and a V-8 option to match. The Lexus GX 470 has good off-road capability but a dowdy exterior shape. The BMW X5 is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's closest competitor—in fact, just the state of Georgia separates the Mercedes factory in Alabama from the BMW factory in South Carolina. The X5 offers a third-row seat, but it has more sedate styling and lacks the performance character of BMW’s cars.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class Related News

• Driven: 2009 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

  By  Bengt Halvorson, Editor | 07/15/09 7:59 AM

  The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI makes a lot more sense than the standard gasoline Touareg V-6 and V-8 models, but it's still a niche vehicle with niche appeal. That's an assessment that... Read more

• Driven: 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML550

  By  Rex Roy, Detroit Editor | 05/11/09 4:12 PM

    Mercedes-Benz launched its M-Class back in 1997 as a 1998 model. What followed the blessed event wasn't pleasant for the manufacturer. Along with being panned for its dull, minivan-esque styling... Read more

• North American Car And Truck Of The Year: Two Diesels Make the Cut

  By GreenCarReports.com | 01/08/09 12:58 AM

  For the first time in 16 years, diesel vehicles have made the shortlist for the North American Car and Truck of The Year Awards. Both diesel finalists meet emissions standards in all 50 U.S. states... Read more