Thursday, September 12, 2013

2014 ML-350 Bluetec (Diesel)



This is an SUV that is easy on you when you stop at refueling station (notice that I didn't write "gas station") city 20 and highway 28 mpg. Yes, the full size SUV that does not rob you from the power delivery in return. Vehicle is rated 240 hp and 455 lb-ft Torque. And yes, that means you can tow the boat, towing capacity of 7,200 lb with this Mercedes-Benz and not be slow. But I am not done with the benefits of this vehicle just yet. You can go without refueling for 600 miles, that means that you would need a break before the Benz does. Now you might ask; Can I tow this boat in the mountains where there is snow ? Right. Sure you can, however....... people will never have the same opinion about you, but 4 matic (all-wheel-drive) system will handle it without a judgement. Anything else ? Of course there is. I will tell you now about the "other stuff"....there is more to this car than just power-train.

Unibody ML-350 diesel offers all advanced safety features as a gasoline ML-350. Only difference between two is that Diesel version comes standard with 4 matic.
Since this is not the first year for this model, I am not going to bore you with the stuff that you probably know. So far this model was awarded;
Top Safety Pick; IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) 2012
Vehicle Satisfaction; Premium Luxury Crossover SUV - AutoPacific 2012
2013 Residual Value Award; Premium Alt-Fuel Vehicle - Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) 2013

Besides the standard interior color options for MB-Tex and Leather you can order Desgno Nappa Leather upholestry that is a sort of "off-menu" choices; Designo Auburn Brown, Porcelain, and designo Black leather that you can pair with designo Piano Black Lacquer wood trim.

For the standard suspension your are getting; 4 wheel independent with AGILITY CONTROL and you have an option for AIRMATIC SUSPENSION as a special order item from Mercedes-Benz.

While you are burning diesel in cleanest way possible, you cabin is library quiet. For the trip not to be boring you can turn on massaged seats as well as heated/ventilated feature depending on the season. Your drink in cup-holders can be heated or cooled and internet access can give you update on weather, stocks, news, facebook.......future....wait, not that....I get carried away....but Mercedes-Benz internet apps can tune you in the world outside your protective sheet metal.
Many more features of convenience & luxury are available, but I think it would be the best to talk about it when we standing in front of the ML-350 Bluetec.
ML-350 Bluetec a.k.a W166 in Benz talk, for 2014 offers; Sport Styling Package, Parking Assist Package with Surround View Camera System, Splitview, and On/Off road package as a special order. Some of these options were not available for 2013, or withing certain packages.
Now it's your turn.......talk to me.



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