2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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Rating8.1

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Midsize SUV
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$48,300 - $62,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Quick and efficient gasoline engines

Unlively handling

New base V6 engine

Serene and well-refined ride quality

Expensive when compared to the rivals

New Stop-start technology

Spacious interiors

Plentiful standard tech and safety features

Specs & Features

$48,300

price

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize SUV segment, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Range Rover Sport, the Porsche Cayenne, the BMW X5, and the Acura MDX. Spread across 2 trims, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV starts off at a base price of MSRP $48,300 and carries on to $62,900. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer. Starting off is the 3.5L V6 engine mated to a 7-Speed automatic transmission. Making 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 6.8 seconds and carries the capability to tow 6,600 pounds. One can also opt for a bigger 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine that is paired with the 7-speed automatic transmission. With 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds.

Buying Advice

We recommend the ML400 package that comes with a powerful engine and all the contents of the Premium 1 package as standard. Also, you can pair it up with the available Convenience package and Driver Assistance package.

Trims

    ML 350
    $48,300 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    ML 250
    $49,800 onwards
    • Engine: 2.1L 4cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 3800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 83 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    ML 400
    $62,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 329 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 354 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 141 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$48,300- $62,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.09

Horsepower

329 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

455 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$42,565- $57,230

Gasoline

7.95

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$48,300- $65,400

Gasoline

7.9

280 hp @ 4920 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2150 rpm

7

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$59,600- $72,900

Gasoline

7.64

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$53,900- $70,100

Gasoline

8.36

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$37,605- $51,730

Gasoline

7.42

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$45,850- $47,300

Gasoline

7.83

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$42,400- $43,800

Gasoline

8.25

265 hp @ 6400 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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$63,350- $110,475

Gasoline

7.95

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$50,400- $60,600

Gasoline

7.16

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

7

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2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.6 sec12.8 sec168 mph
    4.8 sec13.4 sec144 mph
    5.7 sec--
    2015 BMW X6

    Ranked #3

    6.2 sec14.8 sec124 mph
    2015 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6.2 sec--
    6.4 sec--

    2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.442.8/590.4 mi.
      24 mpg31 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.-
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.409.5/526.5 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.390/546 mi.
      2015 BMW X6

      Ranked #3

      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg22.4 gal.425.6/604.8 mi.
      2015 BMW X5

      Ranked #3

      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg22.4 gal.425.6/604.8 mi.

      2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.1 in.84.3 in.70.7 in.8 in.114.8 in.
        2015 Audi Q7

        Ranked #1

        200.3 in.78.1 in.68.4 in.8.1 in.118.2 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        193.6 in.77.2 in.67.6 in.5.6 in.111 in.
        192.1 in.74.2 in.74.2 in.8.1 in.109.8 in.
        2015 BMW X6

        Ranked #5

        192 in.78.1 in.66.5 in.8.3 in.115.5 in.

        2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          27.7 cu.ft.-62.2 cu.ft.
          40 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          40.3 cu.ft.-75.1 cu.ft.
          30.8 cu.ft.98.6 cu.ft.67.4 cu.ft.

          2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            2015 BMW X5

            Ranked #2

            63.4 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-
            8.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.213 ft.
            2015 BMW X6

            Ranked #4

            15.3 cu.ft.25.6 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.40 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            84.7 cu.ft.27.7 cu.ft.62.2 cu.ft.-

            2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              6600 lbs.1521 lbs.4652 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1777 lbs.4727 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1709 lbs.4597 lbs.
              2015 Audi Q7

              Ranked #2

              6600 lbs.1598 lbs.5192 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1472 lbs.5128 lbs.
              2015 BMW X6

              Ranked #4

              6000 lbs.1110 lbs.4630 lbs.

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