- ML 280 CDI – new entry level model consuming just 9.4 L/100 km
- ML 63 AMG – the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated eight cylinder
engine in regular production
Mercedes-Benz today confirmed the class leader in the luxury SUV segment, the
M-Class, will be joined by the highly efficient entry level V6 diesel ML 280 CDI
and the range topping ML 63 AMG in October. The M-Class is leading the luxury
SUV segment, with year-to-date sales of 1,324 units.
The ML 280 CDI, with a recommended retail price of $77,900, serves up 140 kW
of power and a peak torque of 440 Nm. This diesel model burns just 9.4 litres of
fuel per 100km (combined cycle), making the M-Class one of the most economical
off-roaders in its class.
“The introduction of the ML 280 CDI and the ML 63 AMG will only add to the
appeal of the M-Class, which has proven to be very popular with customers
wanting a luxury SUV,” said Horst von Sanden, managing director of Mercedes Car
Group in Australia.
“The ML 280 CDI, priced from $77,900, is a fantastic value for money
proposition for customers who may not have previously been able to consider
purchasing an M-Class,” he said.
The new ML 63 AMG, sets a new standard in the sporty off-roader segment. The
class leading model goes straight to the top of the competitive line-up with its
375 kW AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine. This new off-roader developed by Mercedes-AMG
stands for sportiness and dynamism at the highest level, while its exclusive
appointments meet even the most demanding requirements.
With a recommended retail price of $159,900, the ML 63 AMG is a new
development by Mercedes-AMG. The AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine generates an output of
375 kW at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 630 Newton metres at 5200 rpm; this
makes the new AMG powerpack the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated
eight-cylinder engine in regular production.
To coincide with the introduction of these two new models, the offerings of
the M-Class range have been streamlined to provide simplification in the options
available for customers.
Since over 70 per cent of customers order either an ML 320 CDI or ML 350 with
the Luxury package, the company has decided to offer this as a standard feature
on both models (which can be deleted if necessary). Features of the standard
package include a choice of burr walnut interior wood trim or anthracite poplar
wood trim, chrome package, compass, front seats with full electric adjustment,
full leather upholstery, extended interior lighting package and storage
compartment in center console. The recommended retail pricing has been amended
to reflect the standard inclusion of the luxury package. The ML 350 and ML 320
CDI Luxury models are priced from $87,900 and $90,900 respectively.
Two additional optionally available packages have been created for the
convenience of customers. The COMAND package, which consists of COMAND APS,
reversing camera and digital/analogue TV tuner is available for $8,500 (valued
individually at $11,450) for the ML 280 CDI, ML 350 and ML 320 CDI. This package
is available for $2,900 for the ML 500 (COMAND APS standard on ML 500).
The Comfort package is also a new offering for customers purchasing a ML 280
CDI, ML 350 or a ML 320 CDI. Priced at $4,000 (valued individually at $5,390),
this package consists of automatically dimming interior and driver’s side
exterior mirror, electrically folding exterior mirrors, glass electric sunroof
with lifter and a luggage retaining net.
Additional features now optionally available for the M-Class are: reversing
camera; DISTRONIC; luxury front seats; LINGUATRONIC; TV tuner digital/analogue;
rear entertainment system; heated seats for the second row; 19-inch AMG light
alloy wheels with a 5 spoke design; and 19-inch light alloy wheels with a five
spoke design.
Pricing
ML 280 CDI: $77,900
ML 350 Luxury: $87,900
ML 320 CDI
Luxury: $90,900
ML 500 Luxury: $116,900
ML 63 AMG: $159,900
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