Mercedes ML 350. History of creation

The history of Mercedes-Benz M-class cars began in 1997 in America, for which this class was designed and where it has been manufactured ever since. The production of such cars reflected the trend following the next crisis in America - three cars in one: a minivan, an SUV and a station wagon. In such cars it is not unprofitable to go to work every day, it is convenient to go shopping once a week in a supermarket, you can go out into the countryside with your family. And that the neighbors envied that you have a Mercedes. In Russia the situation is somewhat different. This car pleased the wives, daughters and mistresses of Russian oligarchs because they like to go shopping, not paying attention to the "off-road" roads of Russian cities.

During the release, the M-class experienced three modifications - W163 (1997-2005), W164 (2005-2001) and W166 (2011-present). In the design changes of these three modifications, three main trends are traced:
1) increase in size;
2) reduction of fuel consumption;
3) improvement of road properties and deterioration of properties traditionally off-road.

Optimum in terms of the ratio of economy and power for the bodies of the M-class were engines with a volume of three-odd liters. As confirmation of this - equipment of this kind of gasoline and diesel engines of the popular Mercedes ML 350 models in the last offer from Mercedes-Benz. The petrol engine is a V-shaped six with a volume of 3.5 liters, capacity of 306 hp. And passport consumption of gasoline 8.8 liters per 100 km in mixed mode and 10.9 liters in the urban cycle.

Mercedes ML 350 with the addition of BlueTEC is equipped with a diesel engine, which is also V6, but a smaller volume, about 3 liters, with a capacity of 258 hp. And the passport consumption of diesel fuel is 9.5 liters per 100 km in mixed mode and 12 liters in the urban cycle. The turbo-diesel engine provides a maximum speed of 215 km / h and acceleration to 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds, while complying with the European "Euro-6" standard, if the owner pours into the additional (next to the tank) throat at each next THAT a portion of synthetic Urea, called AdBlue fluid. With such technical characteristics Mercedes ML 350, the price in Russia for gasoline version starts from 2 970 000 rubles, and the diesel starts from 3 070 000 rubles (prices are valid as of 01.04.2013), it is quite popular. And this is not surprising.

The adaptive air suspension of the new Mercedes ML 350 can increase the standard ride height from 200 mm to 280 mm. Together with the optional On & Offroad package, this suspension is capable of providing six switchable operating modes: simple automatic, winter, sports, driving with a trailer and two off-road driving modes.

With regard to the preferences and ratings of the Mercedes ML 350, the feedback from owners from Russia and the CIS countries depends heavily on what machines the review authors used before buying such a car. First of all, there are different opinions about the estimation of off-road properties of the Mercedes ML 350. But the noise isolation and comfort of the cabin deserve unequivocal praise. Just as unequivocally everyone is complaining about an uncomfortable multifunction steering wheel switch and small side-view mirrors.

Mercedes ML 350 is a comfortable car that, if it is available to your spouse, allows it to easily control you on fishing and hunting, it's easy to get away from the traffic police cars on the highway, and also to increase the amount of shopping while shopping up to 633 liters, without using Second front seat.