2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class consumer reviews

Very happy with my purchase. The only drawback is gas milage. The interior is very luxurious and the SUV drives like a luxury car.

It is an amazing ride. Smooth, comfortable, and full of features. Excellent for long trips. I have it for 3 months now and I would not change it. I test drove other Luxury type SUV and I got more for my money and nothing can compare to it.

The more I drive it the more I just love it. The ML 350 Bluetec is a diesel that runs clean and quiet. I do love that little purr and put the window down to listen for a minute. The dual heat/air is good for us and the seat heaters I will never be without from now on. Nav is agreat thing and dvd plyers in back. It feels just a bit heavy from the stop but has plenty of power, very sensitive steering and breaking. I never speed but at 80 it feels like you are going 60 , so smoooth and steady.

We have owned a ML320 for about 1.5 months now and are quite pleased with it. The overall exterior styling is quite pleasing and not too flashy and looks sleek and athletic. The interior is well appointed and comfortable. The driver display is crisp, clean and unconfused. The COMMAND system's crystal clear and bright display is one of the best I've ever seen in a vehicle. The interface takes a bit of getting used to but becomes 2nd nature after a little use. HVAC controls are intuitive and easy to adjust. (I also usually get heat within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle on a cold day) As far as performance goes, it is a very good performer. Low end torque is impressive and when you put your foot down, the 7 speed transmission provides an invisible hand that presses you back in your seat, even when passing from 70 mph. It is also quite happy to burble along at 35 in almost complete silence when driving around town. Fuel economy is quite impressive. My usual around town take is about 22-24 mpg. Just took a trip down from Chicago to Virginia and back. Had high headwinds and rain on the way down (about 750 miles) and averaged 24.5 mpg overall, including several hundred miles of mountain roads. On the return with no winds the average was 27.5 mph. Mind you this is at 75 mph. The 25 gallon fuel tank means we are going over 500 miles before the low fuel light comes on. Just don't let the tank run out completely or you'll have to have the whole system drained. I give this vehicle 4.5 stars over all. There are some things that I think should come standard in a $50,000 SUV such as an auto-dimming rear view mirror, but you can't miss the forest for the trees. This is an incredible vehicle and I'd recommend it to anyone, hands down if you want a car with good fuel economy, a nice interior, and an engine that should last you 300,000 miles and still be going strong.

The 2009 ML350 2WD is my daily driver. We also have a "08 CL550 and 06 Porsche 997. Because my other 2 vehicles are really 2 person cars (even the CL), I wanted a comfortable, stylish crossover. The '09 ML-350 is a better value in my opinion than the BMW X5. I also think the X5 is looking a little dated. The interior of the X5 may be a little higher quality, but the ML-350 has a more comfortable ride. The absolute best value is the 09 Pilot 4WD Touring at about $40k. I simply have had too many Honda's over the years and wanted something different. I did not consider the Audi, Lexus or any other choices. My 4 favorite cars brands are Mercedes, BMW, Porsche and Honda. I bought the 2WD version because I just don't need 4WD. I purchased the Premium 1 Package. I only wished it had backup sensors. The Premium 2 package was not worth $6000 additional to me. The ML I ordered has most of the features that I wanted (except the backup sensors). The ML navi system is the best yet. The sound system in the ML is really nice. The bluetooth works perfectly. The ride is smooth but a little sloppy in hard turns. The ML is REALLY quiet. The "leatherette" interior of the ML is a little on the weak side in terms of "visual" quality. The braking is a little too soft for my taste.I love the ML styling and my wife likes to drive the ML. She especially likes the ease of use of he navi. I got a great deal on the ML and have had no buyer remorse. My only regrets are that my wife thinks I should have bought the Premium 2 Package. Oh well.

highly recommended. great range and economy.wooden leather steering wheel is very elegant. leather upholstery comfortable. diesel engine very economical especially on the highway.

overall an excellent vehicle that meets or exceeds my expectations.when compared to other SUV's that I have owned,the ML 320 Blue Tec has the unique character of being very stylish ,economical for a vehicle of its size yet feels solid when driving at reasonable speeds on the highway.Perhaps one complaint is the high price that has to be paid for such luxury but then in life you tend to get what you pay for.Would buy another M B ML320 vehicle in the future.