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2008 Mercedes-Benz M Class Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Passenger room is especially impressive
Edmunds

Interior room “about average for this class
Forbes Auto

Cabin noise is thoroughly subdued
Automobile

No third-row seating
Forbes Auto

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com generally praised both ride comfort and interior quality on the lower-end trim levels of Mercedes-Benz’s 2008 M-Class.

In overall size and room, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is more than competitive with the likes of Ford's Explorer, Jeep's Grand Cherokee, and their ilk. Its wheelbase is 114.7 inches and overall length is 188.5 inches. With the rear seats folded down, cargo volume is 72.4 cubic feet and 29.4 cubic feet with the seats upright.

Reviewers disagreed somewhat on the Mercedes-Benz’s 2008 M-Class and its interior space. Forbes Auto said that inside the M-Class, “there’s just less than 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and a touch over 72 cubic feet when they’re folded down, which is about average for this class.” Compared to the Lexus RX 350, Edmunds counters, “Passenger room is especially impressive, as the ML affords rear-seat passengers more than 39 inches of legroom -- nearly 6 inches greater than the RX 350 offers.” Edmunds also notices the lack of a third-row seat, and explains that “a fifth adult passenger in back makes for a tight fit.”

Sumptuous leather seats and an air suspension also add to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's credentials as an all-day cruiser. “Cabin noise is thoroughly subdued,” Automobile.com added, noting the M-Class’s “richly trimmed interior, comfortable and supportive seats, and ample elbow room for five adults.” Edmunds likes the “generous fillets of bird's eye maple wood and brushed aluminum trim [that] lend the cabin a warm, upscale ambiance. Large front cupholders and adequate storage cubbies come in handy on road trips.”

Conclusion

High-quality materials are complemented by ample seating space in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Passenger room is especially impressiveEdmundsInterior room “about average for this classForbes AutoCabin noise is thoroughly subduedAutomobileNo third-row seatingForbes Auto Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com generally praised both ride comfort and interior quality on the lower-end trim levels of Mercedes-Benz’s 2008 M-Class. In overall size and room, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is more than competitive with the likes of Ford's Explorer, Jeep's Grand Cherokee, and their ilk. Its wheelbase is 114.7 inches and overall length is 188.5 inches. With the rear seats folded down, cargo volume is 72.4 cubic feet and 29.4 cubic feet with the seats upright. Reviewers disagreed somewhat on the Mercedes-Benz’s 2008 M-Class and its interior space. Forbes Auto said that inside the M-Class, “there’s just less than 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and a touch over 72 cubic feet when they’re folded down, which is about average for this class.” Compared to the Lexus RX 350, Edmunds counters, “Passenger room is especially impressive, as the ML affords rear-seat passengers more than 39 inches of legroom -- nearly 6 inches greater than the RX 350 offers.” Edmunds also notices the lack of a third-row seat, and explains that “a fifth adult passenger in back makes for a tight fit.” Sumptuous leather seats and an air suspension also add to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's credentials as an all-day cruiser. “Cabin noise is thoroughly subdued,” Automobile.com added, noting the M-Class’s “richly trimmed interior, comfortable and supportive seats, and ample elbow room for five adults.” Edmunds likes the “generous fillets of bird's eye maple wood and brushed aluminum trim [that] lend the cabin a warm, upscale ambiance. Large front cupholders and adequate storage cubbies come in handy on road trips.” ConclusionHigh-quality materials are complemented by ample seating space in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.  2008 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: " Mercedes has given its new ML550 the AMG styling treatment" Edmunds: "More aggressive styling" Automobile.com: "One of my favorite crossover designs. Perfectly proportioned" The 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has ...

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Other Choices:

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.

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