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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class range of configurations is currently priced from $6,900.
Our most recent review of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Expect to pay from:$7000 to $11,000 for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Classic;$14,000 to $19,000 for a 2006 ML280 CDI;$20,000 to $28,000 for a 2007 ML500 Luxury;$28,000 to $38,000 for a 2009 ML500 Luxury;$33,000 to $43,000 for a 2011 ML350 CDI;$43,000 to $58,000 for a 2011 ML500 Luxury;$56,000 to $73,000 for a 2011 ML 63 AMG;$71,000 to $93,000 for a 2014 ML500;and $113,000 to $152,000 for a 2015 ML 63 AMG.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class: Good road grip, Good boot space and easier to load
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
As you say Mercedes generally cost more to service and repair, particularly if you have a dealer do the work.
They're not as expensive if you use an independent Mercedes specialist, and there are plenty around who can do that for you. They not only charge less for their labour, they usually have access to cheaper parts. Most of those parts are full factory parts, just sourced from overseas, instead of locally, so you don't miss out on quality or reliability by using them.
Jeep owners generally swear by the cars, but they have had issues over the years that should make you wary about signing on to the brand.
There's not much to split them, perhaps I would prefer the 'Benz.
You're correct in thinking the Mercedes would cost more to service and repair, particularly if you use a dealer. Going to an independent service mechanic with experience of Mercedes-Benz cars would save you plenty. The Jeep would be the cheaper of the two in terms of servicing, and of the two you are looking at that's the one I would opt for.
Mercedes-Benz spokesman David McCarthy replies: "In Australia we have an additional year of warranty and we cover labour as well if fitted in our workshop. America has 10 times the volume of Australia and bulk purchases are arranged, but if the part fails the customer would have to manage a claim with the US. Also, if purchased from eBay is it really genuine, or re-boxed, or was it from a obsolete sale?"
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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ML63 AMG
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 295x40 R20 | Front Rim: 10x20 in |
Rear Rim:
10x20 in
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ML350 Luxury (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 255x50 R19 | Front Rim: 8.5x19 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x19 in
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ML350 (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 255x55 R18 | Front Rim: 8.0x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8.0x18 in
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ML350 Sports
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 265x40 R21 | Front Rim: 9x21 in |
Rear Rim:
9x21 in
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The Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009 prices range from $8,800 for the basic trim level SUV CDI (4X4) to $25,960 for the top of the range SUV AMG.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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ML63 AMG
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1960x1779x4870 mm |
Ground Clearance:
261 mm
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ML350 (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1815x1911x4780 mm |
Ground Clearance:
216 mm
|
ML300 CDI
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1911x1779x4780 mm |
Ground Clearance:
216 mm
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ML320 CDI (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1815x1911x4780 mm |
Ground Clearance:
216 mm
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