Mercedes-Benz ML63 dimensions

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-class is a capable SUV that provides an intriguing array of powertrain features. However, it faces stiff competition both from outside the Mercedes-Benz family and from within. Mercedes-Benz M-class Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG offers the following pros: Wide range of engines including diesel and hybrid; convenient seating; luxury dashboard materials and construction. Mercedes-Benz M-class Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG drawbacks are: Fussy controls controls; Non-v8 models are rather pokey; expensive for the segment; hybrid not that economical.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-class is a five-passenger midsize luxury SUV available in ML350, ML350 Bluetec, ML450 Hybrid, ML550 and Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG versions. Every name corresponds to a various motor.

All models except the Mercedes-Benz ML63 are equipped similarly with traditional 19-inch wheels, a sunroof, automatic wipers, automatic headlights, foglamps, dual-zone automatic conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping helm, eight-way performance front seatings, Mb-tex luxury vinyl upholstery, the dash-mounted COMAND controls interface, Bluetooth, the Teleaid emergency telematics service and an eight-speaker audio with a Six-cd/dvd changer and an optional stereo slot. The ML550 adds various look-and-feel flourishes and heated front seatings. The ML450 Hybrid adds a gasoline-electric powertrain, slightly various look-and-feel, an air suspension and a hybrid system data screen.

Features include the Luxury 1 suite, which contains a rearview camera, a performance liftgate, power-folding mirrors, auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors, driver memory functions, a navigator, voice controls, radio, an Ipod interface, HD radio and 4GB of digital audio cargo. The Luxury 2 suite contains all Luxury 1 equipment plus keyless ignition and entry and a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio. The Full Leather Seating suite contains leather upholstery and ambient dashboard lighting. The Lighting suite adds adaptive bi-xenon headlights (with washers), corner-illuminating foglamps and LED taillights/daytime running lights.

Stand-alone features include 20-inch wheels, front and back parking sensors, blind-spot assist, a trailer hitch, running boards, a heated helm, heated front seatings, heated back seatings and a rear-seat entertainment system.

The Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG adds to the ML550 an air suspension and adaptive damping system, 20-inch AMG wheels, high-performance tires, updated brakes, AMG look-and-feel components, the Luxury 2 suite, the Lighting suite, front and back parking sensors, extended leather trim, heated and ventilated sport seatings and a sport helm with shift paddles.

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