For Superb drive; refinement; strong performance and image; bags of space for five and their luggage.
Against There's no seven-seater option and it's not as sharp to drive as a BMW X5. Plus, the interior plastics are not up to par and there are concerns over 4x4 residual values.
What Car? says
The M-Class has a lot more going for it than just the badge.
Reader review rating
There are 9 Mercedes-Benz M-Class editions available
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 SUV 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.
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