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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 more sedate styling.
The Lexus GX 470 has good off-road capability but a dowdy exterior shape.
The Infiniti FX is brand-new, and its aggressive styling gets a V-8 option to match.
The Volkswagen Touareg sits high, feels thick and sturdy, and has seats for five adults.
 2008 Mercedes-Benz M ClassBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Infiniti FX |  2008 Lexus GX 470Browse Used Listings |  2008 Volkswagen TouaregBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is an appealing SUV with good road manners and a lofty price tag. | The 2009 Infiniti FX offers a truly distinctive shape and sportscarlike acceleration. If you need to haul plywood or lots of kids, though, look elsewhere. | The 2008 Lexus GX 470 brings off-road credentials to the Lexus brand, but its skimpy rear-seat room and sluggish performance tarnish the image. |
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has more toughness than most mid-size SUVs for heavy-duty towing and off-road needs yet on-the-road comfort doesn’t suffer. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $44,000 | N/A | $47,315 | $39,300 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 11 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||
| Gas V6 | N/A | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||
| 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L | N/A | 4WD 4dr | 4dr V6 |
| Drivetrain | |||
| 4-Wheel Drive | N/A | 4-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door | N/A | 4-Door SUV | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic | N/A | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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