2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350

Fortune does not necessarily favor the bold in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350 stands out by bringing high-end luxurious features and a couple of distinctive engines to this usually price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last 12 months, the 2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350 is one of the newer entries in this section. As such, all the newest security features are available, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that can determine pedestrians. Unlike some competitors, most of those features can solely be ordered on the highest trim stage, however at the very least you can get them. Also obtainable are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated front seats — rare choices in this class.

We additionally like that the 2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350 presents two different powertrains should you aren’t glad with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Be careful, nonetheless: When you begin checking the options boxes, the 2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350 might be considerably more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can’t be disabled and disappointing materials high quality also might give potential patrons pause.

The 2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350 is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It is bought in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin seems like a terrific deal until you notice that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you’ll have to attend for it to be built. You will discover the LS at virtually any dealer, however it’s more expensive and doesn’t add a lot. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit dearer and contains more options and entry to extra options. If you would like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the 2019 Mercedes Benz Ml350. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes normal with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Additionally non-obligatory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of these engines might be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.