For The 382bhp 5.5-litre petrol engine will propel you from 0-62mph in 5.8sec – impressive for such a big car. Sport trim kit list adds luxuries such as leather and Alcantara upholstery.

Against As performance rises, so do running costs - alarmingly. Ride struggles to cope with bumpy roads. Interior plastics and details look a little cheap in places. Don't take it off road.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4x4

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Unless you really want the extra performance from this engine, we'd stick to the two lowest-powered units. The running costs will make all but the seriously wealthy weep.

Reader review rating

4.384615
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Pack Only
Electric Sunroof £915
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Standard
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Standard
RDS Radio/Cassette Standard
CD Standard
Multi CD £455
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player £1,625
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Pack Only
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Not Available
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £335
Satellite navigation £1,605
Leather Seats £2,250
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Not Available
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera £375
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,365
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Not Available
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £915
Multi CD £455
DVD Player £1,625
Hands Free Phone Kit £335
Satellite navigation £1,605
Leather Seats £2,250
Reversing Camera £375
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,365
Total Price: £59,015
Running costs
Town mpg 15.7
Out of town mpg 27.7
Average mpg 21.6
Tank capacity (litres) 95
CO2 Rating (g/km) 304
Carbon offset cost £44
Green rating M
Insurance group 50
Typical insurance £1,195.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 32%
Typical contract hire £0.00
Pence per mile 0
Servicing costs - 3 years £0.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 30yr Perforation + 30yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£50,769
Company car tax
Percentage charge 35
Benefit in kind £20,286.00
Tax payable 20% £4,057.00
Tax payable 40% £8,114.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type 4X4
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 5461/V8
Number of Valves 32
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 382/6000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 391
Engine position F
Driven wheels Four
Length (mm) 4780
Width (mm) 1911
Height (mm) 1815
Front headroom (mm) 960
Front legroom (mm) 1098
Rear headroom (mm) 955
Rear kneeroom (mm) 738
Boot space (min ltr) 551
Boot space (max ltr) 1830
Turning circle (m) 11.6
Towing weight (kg) 3500
Kerb weight (kg) 2100
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 5.8
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 5 stars
Child protection 3 stars
Pedestrian protection 1 stars

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