MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

The second generation of the all-terrain vehicle was presented to the public at the Detroit Auto Show in 2005.

Engines: petrol 3.5–6.2 l (272–510 hp), diesel 3.0 and 3.2 l (190 and 224 hp).

Transmission: 7-speed automatic.

Options: individual.

Price in Russia: ¤61,800-125,000

The family tree dates back to 1970. The next generation debuted in 2001 with BMW engines; in 2005 it underwent restyling.

Engines: petrol 4.4 and 4.2 liters with turbocharging (306, 396 hp), diesel 2.9 (177 hp).

Gearboxes: 5-, 6-speed automatic transmissions.

Equipment: HSE, Vogue, Supercharged.

Price in Russia: $100,900-125,900.

And with it, as they say, the SUV acquires the properties of “adult” all-terrain models. If so - no concessions! The opponent will be serious - we chose Range Rover.

HOW THE STEEL WAS HARDENED

So, Mercedes-Benz ML350. Intended primarily for the US market, where it is assembled. In a country where such cars are often equipped with a single-axle drive and where driving out onto the countryside happens no more often than on Halloween - once a year “as promised.” What can you expect from the off-road package in this situation? As it turned out - a lot! The shiny protective plates on the front and rear bumpers turned out to be not fake at all, but the real steel; engine compartment covered with a solid shield, there are practically no protruding parts under the bottom.

As soon as I’m in the cockpit, I notice the transmission control knob. Wow! There are inter-axle and rear inter-axle locks and a reduction gear. The strong arsenal is complemented by air suspension with adjustable ride height.

Range Rover responds with dignity. Naturally, he also has four-wheel drive, but the locks are exclusively controlled by the electronics (traction control system). In addition, there is also air suspension. Let's leave the mud duel for dessert, but for now let's concentrate on other qualities of our worthy couple.

FOR BUSINESS

Why do people buy cars like ML or Range Rover? Of course, not just for the sake of getting to a country mansion after a February snowstorm. Both cars are potentially suitable for executive purposes: prestigious names, respectable dimensions and prices comparable to real estate. "Mercedes" in addition also suitable color- black. Looking at the car, you involuntarily wonder how the numbers with the tricolor and the blue beacon will look on it.

We are in the center of the capital, slowly rolling past the Duma. The guard is in no hurry to hurry us up, you never know who is sitting on the back sofa. In the black interior you feel protected - it’s not for nothing that the glazing line is raised. If you move closer to the window, from the height of ML it is convenient to admire the facades of the “old new” Moscow. But now the city turns black under the onslaught of night, and the Garden Ring is left behind.

When accessing country roads, the back seat of the ML is no longer as comfortable as at city speeds of 40–50 km/h. This is due to the noticeable shaking. Switching to comfort mode Shock absorber settings: Mercedes" is still too hard on small bumps. “The destiny of this car is an ideal coating. Then the ML seems to float above the road, striking with excellent sound insulation.

FOR THE SOUL

It is much easier for a small car driver to get used to a Mercedes. The seating position is typical for a passenger car, quite low, the seat has good lateral support. The steering wheel has a small diameter - with a pleasant effort, the pedals are quite “masculine”, requiring some work. But driving a Mercedes is undoubtedly relaxation, not work. Consumption of about 18 liters per hundred in the urban cycle, it has excellent dynamics.

The signature, as always, overloaded left steering column switch is symmetrical with the joystick for controlling the 7-speed automatic transmission - a kind of electronic parody of the typical American steering column poker. But the parody is extremely successful! For entertainment, you can press the buttons on the back of the steering wheel and try to outdo the “automatic” in the speed of switching, but this is unlikely... In electronic mode, everything is very fast and smooth, except that turning on the kickdown requires a few extra fractions of a second.

As for handling, Mercedes is almost always reliable. Almost, because ML’s behavior is so easy that you sometimes forget about it. It is then that the car begins to squeal with all four wheels, smoothly sliding off the trajectory and reminding of its class affiliation. The only criticism was the brakes - subjectively absolutely reliable, during measurements they showed a noticeable variation in the braking distance...

Range Rover is a representative of a different school. A huge steering wheel with a thin rim, a set of multi-colored plastics, leather and wood on the front panel, seat trim in the spirit of the 60s - at first all this is stunning and evokes associations with a yacht. A look through the windshield - a suitcase-shaped hood stretches out in front of you...

The pace of movement is dictated by the Range's tendency to roll, with a very comfortable suspension and an uninformative steering wheel. And also in turns centrifugal force strives to get you out of seats that have never heard of lateral support.

In terms of engine power, the “English” surpasses the “German” by more than thirty “horses,” but the 6-speed “automatic” does not work as efficiently and logically. As a result, the promising roar from under the hood drowns somewhere in the oil washing the transmission gears. On the other hand...where have you seen yachts running around like crazy? Their movement is sedate and beautiful.

FOR CONFIDENCE

Now it's time to bring the cars together in the most important part of the test. We will not storm impassable ravines or drown in mud lakes. Let's just try to get through a moderately remote corner of the Moscow region along moderately muddy ruts and moderately steep hills.

The Mercedes has a stated ground clearance of 181 mm in the standard position. It can be increased step by step to 211-261-291 mm, while the maximum speed in the highest position will drop to 30 km/h. The lifting process is smooth and quiet, takes up to half a minute, and in its most “raised” state the ML takes on a somewhat comical appearance.

We set off, and it immediately becomes clear: we won’t be able to drive faster than 10 km/h. The fact is that the suspension travel for rebound is practically selected, so the ride is accompanied by terrible shaking and ear-piercing breakdowns. Quite quickly, the Merc digs into the sand and gets up. Let's go down a step and turn on the differential locks. Soon there is another stop - we turn on a downshift. In this mode, the Mercedes confidently overcame the slippery hill and climbed to the edge of the forest, here it calmly turned around, not paying attention to the rut, and safely went back down. On the descent, we appreciated the DSR system, which allows us to forget about the pedals - the car itself maintained the set 18 km/h.

What about our lord? With a serpentine hiss, the Range Rover quickly rose from 225mm into the top 275mm and followed in the footsteps of the ML. Unlike the “German”, the suspension travel of the “English” is significantly greater. In a low gear, he playfully jumped into a small ravine and climbed a familiar mountain, while the driver did not need to stop and switch on one mode or another - everything was done by the electronics. But therein lies the rub! Sometimes the electronic collar fought so zealously against slipping that it simply choked the engine. But this single “drop of tar” was still not able to spoil the honey. The descent from the mountain will be remembered for a long time! It was accompanied by the discordant trills of the alarmed parking sensors, and the HDC downhill control system crackled from under the bottom.

The outcome of the fight was unexpected for many of us. The polished ML with the “off-road package” completed the off-road exercises, perhaps not as easily as the Range Rover, but did not think of giving up. So it can be moved from the “parquet” category to the league of real all-terrain vehicles. In the city, the Mercedes transforms and behaves like a spacious station wagon. The Range Rover is big and quiet, confident off-road, but not as versatile as the ML. What both have in common is the following: signs like “no entry to outsiders” do not exist for them.

Mikhail Gzovsky:

“The ML turned out to be a worthy competitor to the Range Rover on off-road, but during the measurements it showed unstable braking performance, which affected the final rating.”

MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 - ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE ALL-ROAD SUVS ON THE MARKET COMBINES A HIGH LEVEL OF COMFORT, ELEGANT APPEARANCE AND PERFORMANCE.

Overall rating 8.4

Excellent dynamics and handling, high off-road capabilities combined with urban comfort, well-thought-out controls, comfortable seats.

Not the most effective brakes, noticeable shaking in the back seat.

RANGE Rover - LIKE ALMOST ANY ENGLISH THING, IT HAS A SPECIFIC DESIGN AND MANNER. A SOLID CAR THAT IS GOOD ON A STRAIGHT AND ON BAD ROADS.

Overall rating 8.4

Spacious rear seat, recognizable design, good brakes, comfortable suspension.

High fuel consumption, uninformative steering wheel, not the highest quality of finishing.

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Mercedes ML 164 – Common problems and how much does maintenance cost?
The choice of 164 body, so as not to be left without pants.

The main problem with both gasoline and diesel Mercedes ML engines is swirl flaps and their plastic rods. The reasons why the dampers fail is carbon deposits (or soot in the case of a diesel engine) in the intake manifold. Symptoms of faulty swirl flaps may include insufficient low-end traction, skipping, and tripping. In the final stages, this malfunction generates a burning Check light Engine.

The problem can be solved in two ways: replacing the collector, which is not cheap (50 thousand for M272, 100 thousand for M273, 50-60 thousand for OM642 and up to two hundred thousand on the OM629 motor, where the collector consists of two parts.) On diesel engine in addition to power loss and unstable work Quite fatal consequences are possible if the dampers stick in the closed state. Preventative measures for disassembly and cleaning are possible intake manifold. You need to choose ML350 or ML320d only on the basis of checking the condition of the dampers; this is significantly cheaper than doing repairs.

Wear fuel injectors or fuel injection pump- is more relevant for diesel engines, a very expensive problem for Mercedes. Taking into account the price for 2017 - 30-35 thousand rubles for replacing one injector (there are 6 in total). Replacement with reconditioned used ones from 15-20 thousand per injector. Characteristic symptoms - bad start V cold weather, mixture corrections, increased smoke during idle time. It is easy to check before purchasing, but the problem exists to varying degrees on the vast majority of cars. To diagnose injectors, you need a test drive and a warm engine; a lift is not needed. We recommend paying the greatest attention to the diagnostics of fuel equipment when choosing W164/W166 with diesel engines.

“The Mercedes 7G-tronic automatic transmission is kicking” or in other words, the hydraulic plate needs to be cleaned/rebuilt or the gearbox control board needs to be replaced - this disease of the Mercedes ML w164 exists on every second car. A malfunction of the hydraulic plate cannot be solved by reflashing; the problem of kicking at low speeds can only be solved by repairing the automatic transmission valve body. The problem should not be confused with a faulty transmission control board. Checking is only possible during a test drive and cannot be diagnosed on a lift. ML and GL gearboxes do not die at 100 or 150 or even 200 mileage; how long the gearbox lasts directly depends on the operating style and frequency of maintenance, so choosing a Mercedes based on mileage is extremely incorrect.

We strongly recommend checking for Mercedes ML automatic transmission problems before purchasing; otherwise, you risk getting a faulty automatic transmission or a “half-functional” one, when repairs are not yet required, but the car is not comfortable to drive.

Wear of fuel injection pump or high pressure pump. A rather rare malfunction that, if neglected, can kill all fuel injectors and clog the fuel rail with shavings. Usually, computer diagnostics and a test drive in certain modes can determine the condition of the pump.

Mercedes ML w164 and not obviously expensive problems

Broken door locks- one door lock costs 25 thousand rubles, there are no non-originals and the mechanism is not repairable. Locks from dismantlings cost 15-20 thousand rubles and their service life is extremely short. Be sure to check the functionality of the central locking system.

The silent blocks of the front lower arms are a cheap part, but the original one is not sold separately, non-original ones last for six months and require replacement, and the assembled arm costs about 40 thousand rubles.

The Rear SAM block is flooded with water, the cost of a new one is about 20 thousand rubles. The unit is responsible for the operation of the rear electronics of the car. Burnt out brake lights, incorrect or non-functional fuel level sensor, or power failure fuel pumps can seriously ruin your mood due to the service’s manner of replacing working pumps instead of the control unit.

In addition to the service life of engine components, there is a certain set of age-related and factory diseases of Mercedes. Let's look at some of the problems with Mercedes engines for a clear example:

The main problem of the aged Mercedes ml350 w164 and the M272 engine in principle is cylinder block seizure. There are many reasons, and there are even more cases of scuffing. Buying Mercedes with bad looks is stupid, so the editors don’t see much point in discussing this topic seriously. The only treatment for scuffing on the M272/M273 is the engine liner.

In order not to deal with the liner and not write angry reviews on the Internet, you need to check the problems of scuffing on the Mercedes ML/GL before purchasing, first of all, if you suspect a knocking or uneven revolutions with a clean throttle and a working MAP/MAF sensor.

Another problem with the Mercedes M272 engine is soft timing stars. The problem was eliminated on the M276 successor engine, where all that remained from the ML350 timing problems was a factory defect in the chain tensioner, which manifests itself after driving about a hundred thousand kilometers.

The problems of the Mercedes w164 ML, as well as the diesel engine, can also include the current heat exchanger, automatic transmission oil seal, weak steering rack and especially the silent blocks of the steering rack, because of which many services condemn a working rack to replacement.

Diagnosing Mercedes engine problems does not necessarily involve disassembling the engine and hanging the body on a lift. Such measures are necessary when a malfunction has already been identified as a result of diagnostics and repairs are required. Most often, it is enough to diagnose the engine using a set of direct and indirect parameters, both physically and electronically. It is in knowing the nuances of each individual engine type that professionalism lies. Diagnostics is especially necessary for a diesel engine, because with the huge safety margin of the internal combustion engine itself, some components have increased wear if used incorrectly (turbines, injectors, manifold) and the cost of repairing them can shock the average car enthusiast who just wanted to enjoy the car.

Many potential buyers they are very afraid of the unreliability of the air suspension, however, pneuma is a relatively reliable and cheap to maintain unit. To emphasize the importance of diagnostics and incorrect priorities among buyers, we will present the cost of eliminating other sores after the point of critical wear and tear.
Current fuel injectors - 6 pieces for 35 thousand rubles - 210,000 rubles + labor.
Water hammer due to neglected overflow of fuel injectors - replacement of the engine or liner. (200-400 thousand rubles)
The injection pump caught up with metal shavings into the fuel line, symptoms - low pressure, ineffective acceleration, omission errors. New injection pump - 45-55 thousand rubles, cleaning the fuel line with analysis ~ 50 thousand rubles. In particularly advanced cases, replacement of fuel injectors is required.

The problems of the Mercedes diesel do not end there, due to long driving with a clogged particulate filter Maybe overpressure in the ventilation system crankcase gases and cracking of the cylinder head (especially important on the OM628 V8). This can only be solved by a major overhaul.

Risks of airbag explosion on the track due to the old age of the material - absolutely nothing compared to the problems described above.

Determining the original mileage of a Mercedes

“With the wizard Suleiman, everything is fair, without deception.”

You cannot “completely” roll up the mileage in all blocks. Real mileage or engine hours are still determined with an accuracy of five hundred kilometers.

The real or original mileage of a Mercedes is not determined by the wear of the pedals or the interior. Serious wear and tear on the interior of the ML W164 or GL X164 appears much later than its Japanese classmates. Estimating mileage based on wear and tear on the car interior is a counterproductive check and only helps inexperienced buyers engage in self-deception.

How to find out the real mileage of a Mercedes?

All cases of twisted run can be divided into two categories:

1. The seller only added mileage on the dashboard.

Computer on-site diagnostics Mercedes with using Star Diag will simply reveal the deception and show the exact mileage figures. The seller will either have to admit it or continue to repeat that “it wasn’t him who twisted it, but maybe it was before him.”

Most twisted Mercedes can be “kicked off” even at the stage of viewing ads - in the photo of the dashboard they usually have the “Trip A/B” counter recently reset to zero or the value is extremely low. This is usually accompanied by an empty tank.

Low trip meter readings are associated with dismantling the dashboard to adjust the odometer using a programmer, while the dashboard is de-energized and the values ​​are reset to zero. No one deliberately resets the Trip counter before taking photos for sale.

2. The seller spent money on adjusting the actual mileage in several ECU units.

There are three ways to understand real mileage Mercedes. In addition to individual mileage counters in various ECUs, there are “side” counters that count from certain events - they cannot be twisted, only overwritten by new events (for example, forced burning particulate filter or events in the electronic handbrake unit).

In addition to the “side” counters, there is an Assyst Plus block, where all maintenance and the number of oil change interval resets are recorded, so if the odometer on the dashboard shows 100,000, and the number of interval resets is 20, there will be no doubt that the actual mileage of the Mercedes is significantly higher.

The last and most important criterion is engine hours. This is the engine operating meter in hours, which we consider a more objective value than the actual mileage of the car and is what we look at first. Despite the low mileage in Moscow, the number of engine hours can be very significant, so we carefully weigh the pros and cons before recommending a specific Mercedes to our client.

Computer diagnostics of Mercedes ML/GL W164

On-site Mercedes diagnostics is not only about reading errors and checking the body. This is a check of all the main components of the car with knowledge of the specifics of the engine, transmission and electronics.

Computer diagnostics of a diesel Mercedes always begins with checking the capacity of the EGR valve, the degree of clogging of the particulate filter and maximum pressure Injection pump under load. Half of these pre-purchase checks are done while driving, due to the features of the ECU of some engines that block the maximum use of units in Parking or Neutral.

Idle to cold and hot engine Mercedes computer diagnostics allows you to check the chain tension at the corners of the camshafts, as well as fuel injection corrections to determine the wear of the engine fuel injectors.

After a test drive in various modes, if the auto expert suspects wear of individual automatic transmission components, a repeat test drive is carried out with a survey of transmission streaming data. This measure allows you to accurately understand the clogging of the valve body and solenoid valves with wear products of the clutches of the main pairs.

Assessing the clogging of the particulate filter and the pressure in the USR valve is also an integral part of diagnosing a diesel Mercedes.

Is it worth buying Mercedes ML w164?
What is the difference between the 2008 Restyle and the Pre-Restyle

A reasonable question, especially considering that it’s 2018 and cars that are about 10 years old don’t inspire much confidence in terms of reliability. This choice often faces our specialists, because, following our own philosophy, we buy premium aged products. The idea is that after a certain age of the car, the probability certain breakdowns almost the same, and the difference in condition is determined not by the number of owners and mileage, but by the pockets of these owners. If you really like the Mercedes ML/GL 164, then it’s definitely worth buying a car, but you need to be extremely careful in the selection process. We will give several rules for choosing a living car from our experience:

Don't buy cars from car dealerships. Why shouldn't you buy cars from dealerships? Because the entire car resale industry in Russia, unfortunately, is tied to lies and buying cars for next to nothing. A polished body, dry cleaning of the interior and photographs taken with a professional SLR camera are not yet a sign excellent condition. Car dealerships do not provide any warranty on the box or engine, this is a PR move and best case scenario In the event of a breakdown, managers will refer to the malfunction as your fault.

Do not select cars aged 7-10 years based on the number of owners and entries in PTS. This indicator is absolutely useless and counterproductive. Only technical condition engine, automatic transmission and other units matters. There are no old Mercedes, there are owners without money. Our practice is full of examples where a car with 5 owners is significantly better maintained and does not cause any complaints, while a car with 1-2 owners was openly used for all the money and the only service was an engine oil change.

Don't pay much attention to the car's mileage indicated in the advertisements, as well as the rest of the description. All sellers lie to a greater or lesser extent. Two thirds of all cars have had their mileage adjusted once or several times, so the actual mileage can only be determined by inspection.

Don't buy at all avoid cars from resales. Where the sale of cars is a business, there is a large amount of kroilovo at “ pre-sale preparation" The external gloss is restored and all traces of malfunctions are washed away (the hood, turbine pipes are washed, additives are poured, headlights are mounted on screws or glue, etc.). Outbid dealers buy damaged cars, problem ones, or simply in pursuit of profit, they may not notice a broken car that has been stolen. There are more than enough such cases.

Never rely solely on your knowledge. Checking the car in a specialized service or by a specialized specialist can not only add reasons for bargaining, but can also protect you from serious problems, be it repairs costing several hundred thousand or the chance of losing all the money along with the car due to the criminal past of the iron horse.

A car check before purchase should only be carried out by a specialized organization. Anyone who does not have specialization is unable to check anything other than suspension components. If you are looking for Mercedes service, look for club services. They know everything characteristic sores and their symptoms. If you need on-site diagnostics before purchasing, you need to look for an organization with a large portfolio of diagnostics and selection of Mercedes. You can verify your competence by asking leading questions about typical faults.

Mercedes GL and ML in 164 body are magnificent comfortable car, which to refuse due to fear expensive breakdowns not worth it and quite illogical. It is important not to repeat the mistakes of our careless fellow citizens and carefully check the Mercedes before purchasing.

Mercedes ML w164 restyling differences from pre-restyling

The most significant difference between the ML Restyle and the Pre-Restyle is fixing problems with the automatic transmission valve body 722.9 (7G-Tronic). Any forum is full of reviews and discussions of the problems of jerks, impacts and drops into neutral (service mode). The malfunction associated with the electronic valve control board has been largely corrected. However, if the car suffered from racing use and the oil in the box has never been changed, there is a high probability similar problems, because The control board is bathed in hot oil.

Rear lights replaced with LED ones. The service life of the rear stops has increased many times, and the drainage problem has been partially corrected rear pillars, as a result of which the Rear Sam block floods significantly less often. On pre-Restyle, a common problem was the frequent burnout of rear brake lights and incorrect fuel level readings.

The head unit (cassette player in common parlance) has been replaced with Command NTG 2.5.

A new range of engines, a line of gasoline engines received a new 5.5-liter gasoline engine M273 388 hp. instead of 5.0 M113 306 hp About the problems of this gasoline engine created on the basis of the M272 can be read above in the selection problems section. Diesel engines received only new power indices (320d was replaced by 350d).

The headlights have been modified, and the appearance of the radiator grille and front bumper have also changed.

The steering wheel and some decorative elements of the interior have undergone changes. In some trim levels since 2010 (Grand Edition), the steering wheel from the ML 63 AMG has become available.

Selection of a used Mercedes car in Moscow

The diagnostic laboratory has been providing auto selection services for Mercedes ML/GL W164/X164 for many years. Our main difference from competing organizations is our open portfolio and narrow specialization in premium brands. We have the greatest experience in the Mercedes brand in the diagnosis and selection of ML w164 and w166 diesel with indexes 300/320/350/420/450 CDI and gasoline ML 350/500 and 63 AMG, as well as diesel GL 320/350/420/450 CDI (including blue efficiency) and petrol GL 470/500, as well as GL 350 CDI/GL 500 and GL 63 AMG.

Our approach to diagnostics can be briefly described as “less attention to small things, more to diagnosing large and expensive components to repair.”

We are starting work on selecting a turnkey Mercedes ML W164

• Mercedes ML (ML300, ML350, ML500, Diesel priority)
• 1-2 owners, 1 priority
• The interior is in good condition.
• No need for expensive repairs
• Without duplicate PTS
• Legally clean.
• No serious accidents.
• Only a serviceable automatic transmission without the classic aged 7GTronic flaws
• Mileage preferably up to 100,000 km
• Full legal and forensic examination before purchasing the selected option

Well, time has passed, after which it is definitely possible to give a more objective assessment of the Mercedes ML -350 with the OFF -ROAD package. I have covered almost 50,000 km on it. Learned more about the pros and cons. Therefore, I decided to add to my review, in the hope that this will help someone make their choice easier.

First of all, I want to partially refute what I wrote in the first part, in particular about the versatility of cars. Mercedes ML turned out to be really quite universal car. It has both the feel of a passenger car and a fairly serious SUV in this configuration. You realize this when diving into any snowdrifts of this snowy winter.

I managed to get rid of the fear of using the treasured button for raising the suspension in order to increase ground clearance. Super of course, what can I say! There are no words, only emotions. You forget about expensive repairs and increase alternately in three steps (+ 90 mm - at the ride height "offroad-3", + 60 mm - at the ride height "offroad-2", + 30 mm - at the ride height "offroad-1"), ground clearance up to a maximum of 29 centimeters. True, at the last altitude you can only move up to 30 km/h.

Regarding the G-tronic automatic transmission, I would like to note the following. Having understood the operating algorithm, I realized that the mechanical mode in this box is not for me. I almost never use steering wheel paddle shifters. With the exception of their minor function - limiting the number of gears. Since G-tronic always strives for 7th gear, the engine spins in the range of 2 thousand revolutions, hence the fuel economy. That is, it is very convenient, by limiting switching, to make, for example, in the city, a 5-speed gearbox instead of a 7-speed one. The car becomes more lively and responsive. You can limit it to four or three, depending on operating conditions. For example, Sochi serpentine, where engine braking is important. This is achieved precisely by this limitation of gear shifts. Great idea, of course.

By fuel consumption. Since the car is conducive to a measured, quiet ride, my average fuel consumption is the same: in the urban cycle, the car travels 500-550 km from gas station to gas station and receives up to a full 80-82 liters. It turns out 15 liters per hundred. The route covered 700 km on average, without racing. It turns out 11.7. By the way, the computer writes this way. Almost never lies. The computer has a different problem - the car sits with a warm engine, and it gets warmer outside; in the middle of January it can show +10 degrees Celsius. I went and after some time everything was back to normal, -10 degrees below zero.

According to the AIRMATIC package. I also actively use it in everyday life. Add sharp control, composure of the suspension, select the SPORT position. On bad roads- you definitely plunge into COMFORT. If you're not in a hurry, the AUTO position will solve everything on its own.

Around the cabin. I’ll say right away that the bright interior is too dirty. It’s unlikely that I bought it with a bright interior on purpose. It’s great when the chairs are light and the floor is covered with black carpet. I saw this in the X5, Individual package. There is not enough memory for the seats, especially after washing, when the washers move the seats. Standard music doesn't sound very good, obviously not for music lovers, I think the advanced HARMAN KARDON sounds better. I haven't installed the changer yet, so the MP-3 is also missing. Minus of course. I purchased a navigation disk, everything works in English. I rarely use it, since the routes through life are mostly predictable. Now, if traffic jams were loaded there, there would be no price for it.

Engine compartment. It is inconvenient to pour liquid into the washer reservoir, since the neck is narrowed, apparently so that some stone does not fall through))) Capacity is 8 liters - neither here nor there. Eggplants with anti-freeze capacity of 5 liters are mostly sold. But I didn’t immediately notice that liquid was being supplied to the glass from three points. Two classic ones, one in the middle under the hood. The entire glass is doused with double streams. Well, headlight washers take their toll. But overspending doesn’t bother me, since the windshield doesn’t get very dirty. The liquid lasts a long time.

Let me emphasize right away that controllability of this car on the highest level. In this sense, he not only did not disappoint, but on the contrary, earned a solid A. Impeccable maneuverability, responsiveness of the brakes, and the smoothness with which it passes over bumps and imperfections on our roads deserve respect for the suspension designers of this model. Confident acceleration from traffic lights in any weather without any drifts or slips. All this gives unlimited confidence when managing it. The only thing we must not forget is that ML is still a bit heavy. Therefore, it is important to maintain sufficient distance at high speeds on slippery roads. Just in case. The brakes, although responsive, are primarily tuned for comfort. That is, it slows down smoothly in the first second, so much so that sometimes it seems late. In fact, it's always on time. Impressions are deceiving.

Of the minuses. When you drive fast without music in silence, you can hear the sounds of drafts or something. I saw the same American one being sold in a car dealership, so all the cracks between the doors and the body were additionally taped rubber seals. I think it's due to this. The seat belts do not return well to their place after the front passenger exits. It looks like the mechanism inside needs to be lubricated.

FOR BREAKDOWNS AND REPAIRS. Replaced all the rollers for the alternator belt and pump. The belt itself and its hydraulic tensioner. Apparently their time has come. I was surprised that the thermostat refused to work correctly. Working temperature engine temperature became 70 instead of 92-94 degrees. As a result, the frost in the cabin became chilly. Also a replacement. For now it's just oil and filters. Everything seems to be broken.

Finally I would like to add that I am generally pleased with the car and have no plans to change it yet. For lovers of drive I certainly wouldn't recommend it. The drive here is Mercedes-like, imposing. Comfort is at a level sufficient for an SUV, and cross-country ability too. Although there is always better than the best. That is why I increasingly catch my eye on G.L. e. Although it is huge in size, it has something of its own, different from M.L. A. More courageous, brutal, or something. But that is another story…

Currently automobile market simply cannot exist without SUVs. Almost every manufacturer strives to present at least several cars in this class. SUVs are in great demand and popularity among car enthusiasts, and have proven themselves when driving not only off-road and dirt, but also on the highway and even city streets. They have an impressive appearance and allow their owners to feel confident and proud on the road.

The market offers a wide the lineup SUVs from various manufacturers, and Mercedes-Benz was no exception. A test drive of the new SUV from Stuttgart was carried out Mercedes-Benz ML 350, the results of which you will learn from this article.

Appearance

Looking at the Mercedes-Benz ML 350, you immediately feel that what is really standing in front of you is serious SUV. and continues to surprise and delight with the design of their cars. From the front, this SUV looks aggressive, but at the same time, like any Mercedes keeps his stylish look and elegance. The chrome radiator grille looks quite good, on which the symbol of the Stuttgart company – a large three-pointed star – is very appropriately placed.

The appearance is well complemented by a decorative protective insert made of stainless steel, which is located on the lower part of the bumper. On the left and right of the bumper there are small air intakes, which are more of a decorative nature and are in perfect harmony with the general view car. Inside these decorative holes there are dimensional LED strips that make it even more attractive in the dark. As for the main light, the front drop-shaped headlights are made in the familiar Mercedes style. They do their job perfectly and make you very comfortable. This is also facilitated by the installed xenon and fog lights, which are combined with the main ones. Also striking are the direction indicators located on the housing of the side-view mirrors, which have already become familiar to the M class. Additional aggressiveness and sportiness are given by air intakes located at the base of the hood. A successful solution was enhanced underbody and engine protection, which gives the new Mercedes-Benz ML 350 even more off-road properties.

From the side, this SUV looks quite long. You may even get the impression that this is not an SUV, but an ordinary SUV. But here appearances are deceiving. As for the dimensions, the new Mercedes-Benz ML 350 measures 478 cm in length, 191 cm in width and 180 cm in height. In general, from the side it looks stylish, but quite typical for the ML class. The A-pillars are inclined, the roof slopes slightly towards the rear, where a small spoiler fits harmoniously.

At the back, as well as at the front, one can note the presence of a decorative protective insert made of stainless steel and LED parking lights Red. The taillights have a simple and elegant design, and are clearly visible at night. They contain fog lights and lights reverse. The fifth door, with its upper part slightly tilted forward, opens up easily and comfortably to provide access to the spacious trunk.

Overall, the new Mercedes-Benz ML 350 looks stylish and aggressive. Despite its off-road focus, it will fit perfectly into the urban landscape and give its owner even more presence and confidence.

Interior and salon

When you sit in the cabin of the Mercedes-Benz ML 350, the first thing that catches your eye is its spaciousness. Here the German designers really tried. This SUV is as big on the inside as it is on the outside. Special view And the high cost of this car is given by polished wood inserts and high-quality leather upholstery. It is worth noting that almost the entire interior and front panel are covered in leather. It is also possible to purchase this car in a configuration in which instead of wooden inserts there are aluminum ones, but they look simpler and poorer.

The control panel for interior lighting and multimedia system is very similar to all other Mercedes and is very easy to use. The interior lighting can be changed in brightness and color, which adds comfort to this car. It also impresses with its huge range of functions and playback of various audio and video formats. Very a good decision is the installation of a 17.8 cm diagonal color multimedia display, which allows you to receive information from the player, as well as view videos and photos. But the basic equipment received a monochrome display of 11.4 cm, which is not at all suitable for a car of this class. The sound quality is very high. There are huge settings options, an equalizer and other bells and whistles.

An interesting addition is the front cup holders, which keep drinks warm. Moreover, drinks can remain both hot and cold, depending on the selected mode. The instrument panel is very ergonomic and informative, but at the same time too simple for the sophisticated Mercedes-Benz ML 350. And the Germans even made the central display black and white. However, this feature is typical for many Mercedes.

Additional space in the cabin is provided by the absence of a parking brake lever. In this model, the parking brake is electromechanical and is activated using a key. The controls remained almost the same as in all other Mercedes. Unless the multifunctional lever, which is responsible for the lights and turn signals, has swapped places with the cruise control lever. However, the driver gets used to these small changes very quickly.

The front seats are very comfortable, the headrests have wide range adjustments, and your back does not get tired even on long trips. It is also necessary to pay attention to the spacious trunk, which can be expanded by folding the rear seats. In the standard version, the trunk size is 551 liters, and after transformation it is almost four times larger - 2050 liters.

Thus, the following can be said about the interior of the Mercedes-Benz ML 350: it is very spacious, looks rich due to the leather and wood trim, multimedia capabilities and a large color display are impressive, but the black and white central panel does not fit into a car of this class. However, this small drawback well compensated by the level of comfort provided by the German manufacturer.

Suspension

An SUV involves driving not only on city roads and highways, but also on rough country roads and even forest roads. Therefore, such cars have special requirements for the suspension, which the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 fully meets. The front and rear suspension of this car is independent pneumatic, with MacPherson struts, gas shock absorbers and anti-roll bars.

There is no need to talk about the stiffness of the shock absorbers, because this car provides the possibility manual adjustment shock absorber stiffness for different driving styles. If you adjust the suspension for a soft and comfortable ride, the SUV does not behave very stable, which manifests itself in large rolls when turning and body swaying. If you set the suspension to sport mode, you immediately feel stiffness and increased cornering stability. The price for such qualities is that various bumps and holes are very felt by the driver and passengers, which reduces the level of comfort. One more positive thing air suspension is the ability to manually adjust the ride height.

The maximum ground clearance level is 285 mm, but you won’t be able to drive at that height all the time. At a speed of 20 km/h, the suspension automatically lowers by 30 mm, and when reaching 70 km/h it drops to 202 mm. If the speed exceeds 90 km/h, the suspension will lower to the minimum mode, which does not exceed 180 mm, which increases aerodynamic properties. However, this is correct, because flying off-road at 100 km/h still won’t work.

In general, the suspension of the new Mercedes SUV can be called good. It provides high cornering stability in sport mode, high comfort and softness during normal driving, and the ability to manually adjust the ground clearance allows you to get out of the most difficult places.

Test drive Mercedes-Benz ML 350

For checking driving characteristics hit the Mercedes-Benz ML 350, equipped with a six-cylinder V-shaped petrol engine with a volume of 3.5 liters and 7G-Tronic. This engine produces 272 horsepower, and you really feel it. Despite weighing more than two tons, this Mercedes starts off very quickly and accelerates to 100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds. This is a very good indicator for this class of car.

The gearbox is tuned for a comfortable and economical ride. In normal mode, the engine runs at about 1600 rpm. But as soon as you add a little gas, the revs increase sharply, the gears change very quickly and make you feel the full power of the engine. This is characterized not only by automatic switching, but also by automatic adaptation to the driving style. For lovers calm ride, gears will be switched at lower speeds, and for those who like to drive and tear away - at higher speeds. However, if you change your driving style over time, the box will automatically adjust again. It is also possible to set an extreme gear, above which shifting will not occur. Moreover, you can choose any extreme one - from the first to the seventh.

Another useful feature is cruise control with speed limit. If you don't want to break speed mode, just set the speed limit, and when it is reached, the car simply will not accelerate any more.

All-wheel drive provides additional cross-country capabilities. At the same time, it is possible to connect or disconnect both manually and automatically rear axle. Manual switching is displayed on the center console, and auto mode connects the rear axle with a two-speed transfer case in difficult to navigate areas.

Additional comfort and ease of driving are provided by various assistance systems, such as traction control system, stability control system, automatic stabilization system, hill descent assistance system and others. On the highway, the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 runs very smoothly and quietly. prevents engine sound from breaking into the cabin. Off-road the car feels at home. High ground clearance and all-wheel drive are great for getting out of holes and overcoming obstacles. Dirt and water are also not a hindrance for him.

Technical specifications Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4Matic

Car model:	Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4Matic
Manufacturer country:	Germany
Body type:	SUV
Number of places:	5
Number of doors	5
Engine capacity, cc:	3498
Power, hp/rpm:	370/3500
Maximum speed, km/h:	235
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s:	7.6
Type of drive:	full, permanent
Checkpoint:	automatic 7-speed
Fuel type:	petrol
Consumption per 100 km:	city ​​10.9l; track 7.6l
Length, mm:	4804
Width, mm:	1926
Height, mm:	1796
Ground clearance, mm:	255
Tire size:	255/55R18
Curb weight, kg:	2030
Total weight, kg:	2900
Fuel tank volume:	78

Video - Mercedes review ML350

Video - New Mercedes-Benz ML 350

Conclusion!

Thus, the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 rightfully bears the name of an SUV. It copes well with country and forest roads, mud and water. But at the same time it shows good results on city roads and highways, accelerating very quickly and giving the driver pleasure from driving it.

This SUV has both a large number of advantages and a number of disadvantages:

Advantages:

• stylish and elegant design;
• good off-road qualities;
• low fuel consumption for this class
• possibility of changing the level of road clearance
• build quality

Flaws:

• weak filling in basic configuration;
• The gearbox takes a long time to adapt to your driving style;
• high price;

Verdict:

The Mercedes-Benz ML 350 is excellent for city and country roads, has good design exterior and interior. But at the same time its cost remains very high. average price in Russia it starts from 3 million rubles in the basic configuration and reaches 3.7 million when ordering additional options.

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