Mercedes M Class

Aggressive and powerful are two words that come to mind when you see the Mercedes M Class, but that doesn’t mean these SUVs aren’t fine family cars as well. They strike a balance between power and style, and one model might even help the environment.

The Mercedes ML320

Who knew that diesel in passenger cars would make a comeback? Mercedes’ CDI diesel engine in the Mercedes ML320 sets new standards for fuel efficiency in an SUV while producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions. That doesn’t make the ML320 underpowered; it’s a three-liter V-6 with 215 horsepower.

One-button off-road driving makes it easy to transition for roads to off-road by automatically adjusting traction, brakes, transmission and more. But even if you keep it on the road at all times, you’ll love the hill assist features, touch-shift fingertip controls and the Occupant Classification System, which adjusts the deployment of the passenger air bag depending on the weight it senses in the seat.

Mercedes ML350

The Mercedes ML350 offers a little more bang for your buck, with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine boasting 268 horses. It’s received the highest government rating for front and side-impact crashes and the highest rating given to any SUV for rollover accidents.

In addition to the great safety of the ML350, you’ll feel comfortable with the dual-zone automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, multifunction steering wheel, eight-way adjustable power front seats, an dlush upholstery and Birdseye Maple trim.

Mercedes ML500

What happens when you cross a sports car and a sport utility vehicle? You get the Mercedes ML500, a seven-speed automatic with a five-liter V-8 engine and 302 horsepower.

Packed with all the features of the other Mercedes M Class SUVs, the ML500 provides plenty of options for moving people and cargo.

Mercedes ML63 AMG

The cream of the ML Class crop is the ML63 AMG. Its AMG-built, 6.3-liter, 32 valve V-8 engine has plenty of power to spare, and AMG-styled leather upholstery and floor mats make this one vehicle you’ll be reluctant to leave when the journey is done.