New M-Class coming soon

Within the coming weeks, Mercedes-Benz will introduce the second of three new models planned this year, their new third-generation M-Class sports utility vehicle.

The car has been given a more defined, forceful look with new headlamps and grille and centrally mounted three-pointed star.

Improvements include a more spacious and comfortable interior with more elbow room, a new dashboard and upholstery and a raft of standard and optional high-tech infotainment systems. A new on/off road package provides six transmission modes, depending on road conditions.

The car comes equipped with permanent 4WD and new 7-G Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission. Engines will be one petrol (3.5 306bhp available on order) and two diesel units.

The volume seller here is likely to be the 204bhp ML250 CDI BlueTEC 4-MATIC selling at €71,060 ex works with road tax of €481. Powered by a 2.1 turbo-diesel engine, it delivers power similar to its predecessor while consuming 28 percent less fuel (6.0 L/100km) with lower C02 emissions of 158g/km.

A 3.0 258bhp diesel delivers a 24 percent reduction in consumption and lower emissions of 179g/km despite a 27bhp increase in power. This version is priced at €76,140 with road tax of €677.