2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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Rating8.2

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Midsize SUV
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$47,270 - $96,100
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Comfy seats and superb interior quality

Rivals are less expensive

New ML350 trim

Strong brakes

No third row, not even as an option

New optional Off-Road Package

Two strong engines offered

Steering wheel isn't communicative or precise

Specs & Features

$51,270

price

240 hp @ 3600 rpm

horsepower

455 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the Porsche Cayenne, and the BMW X5. Spread across 2 trims, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV starts off at a base price of MSRP $47,270 and carries on to $58,800. 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 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 engine that is paired to the same automatic transmission. With 402 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds.

Buying Advice

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV is a luxurious and comfortable SUV offered in two trims. Among them, we recommend getting the higher-end ML550 trim with the smoother V8 engine under the hood. 

Trims

    ML 350
    $47,270 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
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    ML 550
    $58,800 onwards
    • Engine: 4.7L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 402 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 443 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: 152 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
    AMG ML 63
    $96,100 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 518 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$47,270- $96,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.21

Horsepower

518 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$50,920

Gasoline

6.86

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$43,280- $54,805

Gasoline

7.81

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$46,800- $64,550

Gasoline

8.12

280 hp @ 4780 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

7

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$59,800- $70,400

Gasoline

7.95

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

4

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$47,500- $64,200

Gasoline

8.27

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$37,330- $50,730

Gasoline

8.26

308 hp @ 6800 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

5

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$41,250- $42,650

Gasoline

7.65

265 hp @ 6400 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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$61,500

Gasoline

7.6

390 hp @ 6500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$44,950- $53,400

Gasoline

7.36

325 hp

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.3 sec14.7 sec168 mph
    5.3 sec13.7 sec-
    5.7 sec14.4 sec-
    2013 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    6.1 sec--
    6.43 sec13.5 sec165 mph
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-

    2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg27.7 gal.442.8/565.8 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg18 gal.342/468 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/462.5 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg21 gal.357/504 mi.
      18 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.351/468 mi.

      2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.1 in.75.8 in.70.7 in.5.2 in.114.8 in.
        2013 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.67.8 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        192.4 in.78.5 in.62.8 in.7.9 in.108.3 in.
        2013 BMW X6

        Ranked #4

        192.1 in.78.1 in.66.5 in.8 in.115.5 in.
        191.6 in.78.5 in.68.2 in.8.2 in.108.3 in.

        2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          38.2 cu.ft.132.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          32.3 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.141.4 cu.ft.91.9 cu.ft.
          40 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          45.2 cu.ft.124 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.149.1 cu.ft.79.2 cu.ft.

          2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            122.9 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            79.2 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.79.2 cu.ft.-
            14.5 cu.ft.24.8 cu.ft.62 cu.ft.-
            2013 BMW X5

            Ranked #4

            26.3 cu.ft.-63.4 cu.ft.-
            68.7 cu.ft.35.1 cu.ft.68.7 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            11.7 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.83.5 cu.ft.121 ft.

            2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7200 lbs.1631 lbs.4751 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1698 lbs.4475 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1484 lbs.5659 lbs.
              2013 Audi Q7

              Ranked #3

              6600 lbs.1279 lbs.5291 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1295 lbs.5128 lbs.
              2013 BMW X6

              Ranked #5

              6000 lbs.937 lbs.4784 lbs.

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