Mercedes ML350: Redefining the Family Car

SALEM, Ore. - Jan. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Lighter than its cousin, the GL350, the Mercedes-Benz ML350 is a smaller SUV aimed at the mid-size vehicle market that doesn't want to buy a garage monster but still wants the flexibility of a multi-person car with cargo space in something other than a wagon. The Mercedes ML350 weighs in at 2.5 tons, but it seems to drive in an exceedingly nimble manner. The six-cylinder diesel engine provides far more grunt in the energy power block under the hood, but this alternative fuel package doesn't lumber like a pickup truck. It instead moves incredibly fast, and the fuel efficiency is respectable at a midpoint between 20 to 30 mpg.

Like most German cars, the ML350 4matic feels and drives like a solid assembly. There's no tininess in the materials or construction as is so often the case with some other brands that rely far more on plastic and fiberglass. When driving the car feels like it has mass, but it doesn't drag like a stake-side truck. The analog dashboard also comes in handy, as there are far fewer chances of the device malfunctioning.

The interior of the ML350 is well-padded with leather upholstering workmanship and matching consoles as well as inside door finishing arm rest consoles. None of the features are ostentatious, but they are clearly put together with high quality and fabrication. Further, the subtle features of comfort, personal adjustment and customization for driving and riding really stand out in close inspection.

The Mercedes ML350 is not the first thing people think of when considering a car to buy for the family, but this five-passenger vehicle really stands out when put in practical comparison. The Mercedes SUV comes with a powerful all-wheel-drive, which is particularly beneficial in rural areas and wet weather. The engine puts out 240 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, so there's plenty of energy to move a family with bags and equipment plus, and with the ample seating space no one is going to feel cramped inside either.

Again, when folks think family cars, mini-vans dominate the suggestions—but the ML350 is really a sleeper gem that should be considered. It's going to handle far better than a mini-van, and the Mercedes SUV is likely going to perform better too.

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Sources:

http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2014-mercedes-ben...

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1405_2014_merced...