Talk:Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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Isn't the new M- platform also shared with the Grand Cherokee? -- stewacide 08:23, Dec 31, 2004 (UTC)
Now this is completely unrelated to this but I own a 1998 ML-320 and despite all of those "build quality" problems mine has held up beautifully over the years. 162K miles and it still runs beautifully, but of course, one car isn't a "sample". 64.203.216.146 22:29, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Image selection
The W163 images have been changed back to the first two that were contributed to this article. (Check the history if you need confirmation.)
These are superior to more-recently posted images for the following reasons.
The ML400 CDI is in immaculate showroom condition, demonstrating some of the versatility that has undoubtedly made the M-Class a top seller and one of the most-loved Mercedes-Benz models. Plus it's Brilliant Silver (color code 744), which is arguably the best color in which a Mercedes should be depicted.
The ML55 AMG represents the top of the range among W163 models, shows some of the AMG styling, and in basic black could only look better if photographed at night.
These are fine examples of the W163 model series and both photographs are well-composed with plenty of interest for the viewer. "Too much glare" is standard in a photo of a shiny Mercedes-Benz automobile. DrX au 04:47, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
The recent image contributions have been included where they enhance the article, and reverted where the previous image was (IMHO) superior. I think the F1 medical car image adds interest to the article, so it stays. Discussion on this issue is welcome. DrX au 13:56, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] ML63 AMG - 6.2L vs. 6.3L
There have been a number of reverts on this issue, but there should not be any controversy. The ML63 AMG's M156 engine displaces 6208cc; both the official websites mbusa.com and mercedes-amg.com list this figure. This is very appropriately 6.2L. And, as pointed out by a plethora of magazines and reviews, the ML63 displaces 6.2L (please see: Motor Trend, C/D, R&T, Edmunds, etc.). That 6.2L is correct should be common sense (i.e., the truth) - but with all these verifiable and reliable third-party sources, this is not even an issue of truth vs. fact. --SesameballTalk 12:41, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Change in SC factory
"The back was commonly referred as a shoebox so DaimlerChrysler spent most of their $600 million dollars on redesigning that part."
$600 million for a tail gate? It's a wiki joke, right?
[edit] M Class / ML Class
"It is and always has been known as ML, not M. I merely moved the page to the appropriate title" according to User:Andrew Nutter.
- Nope, Mercedes Benz itself refers to it as the M-Class. See their official M-Class page. It may be confusing that all M-Class models currently on offer appear to have an ML prefix.
- Also see discussion on the template page Template talk:Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Seventh Taylor (talk) 07:37, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
- The M-Class is probably the only Mercedes-Benz model series that is not badged with the same prefix. (Compare A, B, C, CL, CLK, E, G, GL, R, S.) It has been noted that the "ML" prefix was chosen to avoid clashing with BMW's M-series. In common usage, M-Class owners refer to their vehicles as MLs or M-Class. e.g. "What sort of car do you drive?" "I have an M-Class Mercedes" or "A Mercedes ML320" DrX au (talk) 00:29, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
