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Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4x4 ML500 Sport 5dr

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.

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.

Key facts

0–60mph: 5.8 secs
Top speed: 155 mph
Average mpg: 22.1
Tank range: 462 miles

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Cheaper

4x4 ML300 CDI BlueEFF. SE 5dr
£40,165
4x4 ML350 CDI BlueEFF. SE 5dr
£42,215
4x4 ML300 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 5dr
£42,665
4x4 ML350 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 5dr
£44,715
4x4 ML450 CDI SE 5dr
£53,865
4x4 ML500 SE 5dr
£53,865
4x4 ML450 CDI Sport 5dr
£56,365
4x4 ML500 Sport 5dr
£56,365
4x4 ML63 AMG 5dr
£77,885

More expensive

4x4 ML300 CDI BlueEFF. SE 5dr
£40,165
4x4 ML350 CDI BlueEFF. SE 5dr
£42,215
4x4 ML300 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 5dr
£42,665
4x4 ML350 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 5dr
£44,715
4x4 ML450 CDI SE 5dr
£53,865
4x4 ML500 SE 5dr
£53,865
4x4 ML450 CDI Sport 5dr
£56,365
4x4 ML500 Sport 5dr
£56,365
4x4 ML63 AMG 5dr
£77,885

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4x4 full review Read in full

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
With such a good V6, why pay for the V8?
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Generally composed and comfortable
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Everything is competently muffled
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
High purchase price and running costs
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Let down by only minor details
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Full range of safety equipment
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Everything within easy reach
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Plenty of room for five
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Generous standard equipment levels

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There is a – perhaps surprisingly – wide range of engines available in the M Class, and none is short of grunt. Even the lowest-powered engine is adequate, and only the power-crazed will stray beyond the 221bhp 3.0-litre diesel, which is our favourite engine.

Also don't forget that, if you're looking for an 4x4 that can do a few MPV tricks, you won't find it here – unlike some of its rivals, the M Class doesn't offer a seven-seat option. It's a strict five-seater. Likewise, don't come to the M Class expecting a full-on mud-plugger: its off-road capabilities are extremely limited.

What's perhaps more of a surprise is that you can get pretty major discounts on this Mercedes, and you can start your shopping by checking out our offers section.