2007 Mercedes-Benz M [ 2008 ]
Mercedes-Benz M
Overall Score - 8.2 (Very Good)
The 2007 Mercedes M-Class delivers luxury and confident handling but can't match the base power or reliability of others in its class. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV, you should also consider the BMW X5 and Infiniti FX.
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class earns a very good overall score based on auto reviewers' consensus that it's a comfortable yet practical all-wheel-drive SUV that packs in enough power for use as a daily driver or for off-road adventures. Consumer Guide says, "The highly refined, rock solid and engaging-to-drive M-Class is what a premium mid-size five-passenger SUV ought to be." Though it comes with a high sticker price, buyers looking for a spacious interior, reasonable off-road performance, and plenty of modern, high-tech amenities will find the M-Class ideal.
Edmunds notes that the 2007 Mercedes M-Class is priced high within its class. "The only ... issue that will likely give you pause is price," the reviewer says. "Equipped with a fair number of options, the M can often end up being one of the more expensive vehicles in this segment." However, resale value is also high. Kelley Blue Book says, "As with most Mercedes-Benz products, the M-Class is expected to hold strong five-year residual values, higher than the Cadillac SRX and Volvo XC90, but not as high as the BMW X5 and Acura MDX." But ownership costs may detract from that value. IntelliChoice gives the base ML350 a value rating of "average" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared with other vehicles in its class.
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is available in four main trims: the base ML350, the ML320 CDI, the ML500 and the ultra-premium ML63 AMG.
M-Class Performance - 8.0 (Very Good)
Reviewers are generally pleased with the performance of the 2007 Mercedes M-Class based on successful improvements first made in the 2006 model, including the world's first-ever seven-speed automatic transmission in an SUV. "Its ride is smoother and its handling is more poised than the best of Detroit's truck-based sport utilities," says the New York Times. continue
M-Class Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class receives high praise for its exterior based on reviewers' general consensus that it's far better looking than the pre-2006 model it replaces. Car and Driver praises, "The 2006 M-class is no longer a stubby, high-riding box on wheels. This new version is a much more graceful truck with longer and wider proportions, a flowing roofline, and prominent wheel housings." continue
M-Class Interior - 7.7 (Good)
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class earns many rave reviews for its five-seat interior based on general consensus that it's spacious, comfortable and high-quality. The New York Times praises, "Its high roof and huge windows make the cabin as comfortable and scenic as many vans." continue
M-Class Safety - 9.8 (Excellent)
The 2007 Mercedes M-Class features a long list of standard safety features and earns favorable crash test ratings. It's the first SUV in the country to offer the Mercedes Pre-Safe system, which helps prepare the vehicle and passengers if it senses an impending crash. continue
M-Class Reliability - 9.0 (Excellent)
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz M reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The M-Class comes with the Mercedes limited warranty, which runs for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. continue
