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2005 Mercedes-Benz M Class Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

New Car Review of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz M Class Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

Description: Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $37,950 - $46,400
Invoice Price Range: $35,294 - $43,152
Where built: USA

Mercedes builds mid-size SUV wagons that drive like a fine sedan and feel as comfortable, but there's also ample cargo space in the back plus go-anywhere attributes of a four-wheel-drive (4WD) wagon.

Entry to the series comes from ML350 with V6 power, while ML500 stocks the 5.0-liter Mercedes V8. A full-time 4WD system on both models does not lock axles to maintain traction in slippery situations, but senses a slipping wheel electronically, then brakes the slippage and redirects power to wheels with better grip.

New trim options include the M Class Special Edition, which puts a power dome on the hood with silver grille and aluminum roof rails. The cabin adds deluxe wood trim in birch burl or dark walnut.