Over the years I've spent significant time picking up the kids, running errands and other regular daily duties in Mercedes' ML, and it's not hard to see why this model has become so popular among well-to-do families. It does everything you need it to very well, and takes such good care of driver and passengers along the way. While it wasn't without fault, a well cared for ML is considered to be a fairly reliable used vehicle bet.
1998 - 2001 ML-Class Specifications:
- 1998 Lowest-Highest Price*: $15,500 - $19,500 (90,000 to 140,000 km**)
- 1999 Lowest-Highest Price*: $17,500 - $27,000 (75,000 to 120,000 km**)
- 2000 Lowest-Highest Price*: $20,500 - $45,000 (60,000 to 100,000 km**)
- 2001 Lowest-Highest Price*: $22,500 - $50,000 (45,000 to 80,000 km**)
- Body Type: 5-door SUV, unibody
- Layout: Front engine, 4WD
- Base Engine: 215-hp, 233 lb-ft, 3.2L, 18-valve, SOHC V6
- Optional Engine: 268-hp, 288 lb-ft, 4.3L, 24-valve, SOHC V8
- Optional Engine: 342-hp, 376 lb-ft, 5.5L, 24-valve, SOHC V8
- Transmission: 5-spd auto, manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 2,080 kg (4,586 lbs)
- Cargo Volume (min/max): 904 / 1,145 L (31.9 / 40.4 cu ft)
- Ground Clearance: 213 mm (8.4 in) - 221 mm (8.7 in)
- Towing Capacity: 2,268 kg (5,000 lb)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14.4 / 10.9 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive - 60/120,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Infiniti QX4, Isuzu Trooper, Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, Land Rover Discovery/Range Rover, Lexus RX 300/LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, Oldsmobile Bravada
- Web Site: www.mercedes-benz.ca or www.mbexperience.com
* Prices show lowest and highest of classified ads in Auto123.com, AutoTrader.ca and CanadaTrader.com across Canada. Prices in specific provinces may vary. Also, these are asking prices so discounts may be available.
** Mileage averages based on approximately 15,000 to 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2005 model year)
