Island Life Magazine Ltd November/December 2005 | Page 60

The new
Mercedes-Benz
M-class
The long awaited new M Class from
Mercedes-Benz made its debut on the
15th of September at the Islands
Mercedes retailer Esplanade in Newport.
The new M class, which will replace the very successful out going
model, will be available in various engines and trim levels. From
SE and sport with even the standard model boasting a very high
level of specification. Prices start from £36,710 for the ML350
which includes 7G-Tronic 7 speed automatic gearbox, gearshift
buttons (DIRECT SELECT) with speedtronic cruse control, alloy
wheels 7 spoke 7.5J*17", electronic four wheel traction control

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along with the usual safety features you would expect
on a Mercedes, ASR, ESP, and all the airbags you would
ever need.
There are three engines available from launch, the new 320Cdi
diesel developing 224bhp with a 0-62mph in just 8.6 sec's, along
with the 350 V6 272bhp and 500 V8 306bhp petrol engines.
While the robust engines take care of deliciously sweet power
delivery and you settle into the ergonomically styled seats, you
will be able to look forward to a gentile ride on even the most
bone-jarring routes. Yet more convenience and comfort comes in