
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class was ahead of its time, the first SUV from a full-on luxury brand.
Since then, the competition has caught up, and there are now a lot of models that follow in that pioneering path.
The Lexus RX stands alone as a purely on-road competitor, with excellent comfort in a tall wagon form.
The BMW X5 drives and handles well, but ride quality doesn't always feel quite up to snuff.
The Audi Q7 is handsome, large and offers a third row of seats.
The Acura MDX was redesigned for 2014, and continues to offer excellent driving dynamics and a versatile and spacious interior.
Finally, there's the Jeep Grand Cherokee that costs less than the M-Class, but makes very few sacrifices behind the wheel.
The M-Class keeps the edge on active safety features against most of the competition, though.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class doesn't crow about off-roading: it's more concerned with things like fuel economy and in the AMG, superhero acceleration. |
The 2015 Acura MDX continues to offer an attractive blend of content, comfort, and entertainment for the entire family–including the driver. |
Though the 2015 Audi Q7 might show a little of its age, there are so few faults here that it's hard not to love this big SUV. |
The 2015 BMW X5 is a handsome, capable, tech-filled vehicle for the shopper who wants a luxury SUV. |
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers an engine for everyone, and a feature list as extensive as those found in luxury sedans. |
MSRP From | ||||
$48,300 | $42,765 | $48,300 | $53,900 | $29,995 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Standard SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | ||||
RWD 4-Door ML 350 | FWD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium | RWD 4-Door sDrive35i | RWD 4-Door Altitude |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class vs. 2015 Acura MDX | 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class vs. 2015 Audi Q7 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class vs. 2015 BMW X5 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class vs. 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee |