2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d vs Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 | 4X4 Australia

[@diamond_brad]

I have owned Hiluxs models from 1979 to 2012. petrol and diesels. 6 of them. My last Ute was a ranger. I now own a v6 Amarok. If you are a true tradie and you can afford it, the current Amarok is the best Ute on the market.

[@salvxnb168]

Drove both and drove out with the v6 Amarok. Hands down better car

[@elpeladodelsambaelpeladode4917]

you had both together and din not do what everyone was waiting for , drag race!!

[@bosse641]

The Amarok, easy choice.

[@livenloud6697]

Yuck

[@Glitched-101]

@Mr. Cairo ohhhhh yehhh 👌

[@deanrwilson]

Got to drive the Amarok Ultimate 580 this week. Did 400KM's over 3 days. As A Hilux driver it blew me away. We know the Hilux is king off road, but the Amarok is king on the road. Chalk and Cheese. The engine is smooth and so much power and the wide stance gives stability. Full time 4WD is a big advantage for the Amarok over the Hilux, Ranger etc which are 2WD on the road. Horses for courses off course, depend's what you want? Ranger has bells and whistles, not convinced on it's reliability though, many friends have electrical issues. The Hilux king off road, reliable etc but it's utilitarian compared to the Amarok IMO.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Um, so what’s up with the merc apparently bending it’s tray with less than 300kg in it so you can’t close the tail gate anymore. Happened on The Grand Tour as well!

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Really like my Highline V6, can get a lot of truck and mods for way less than these models. But the Merc fit and finish and feature set is great. But you can get that in the base model too.

[@bearup1612]

Symo S Dose the Highline come with tyre pressure monitoring system ?? I have the Ultimate ( the Mrs demanded a blue one and they only came in the ultimate). Hey I'm not complaining

[@markbright8832]

He obviously didn’t do his home work with VW before mentioning the low range. If he did he would know that 1st gear is geared for low range and that when the off-road mowed button is activated the Amarok knows to use 1st gear to give maximum traction.

[@connorwaite6967]

Amarok 1st Gear: 4.714 (8 speed) X class 1st gear 4.377 (7 speed) Hilux 1st gear 3.600 (6 speed) And he obviously hasn’t driven one off road long enough, big toe sniffs the pedal and you point she’ll go without a single complaint.

[@connorwaite6967]

Also not bad ratio considering it’s not a dedicated low range gear like the rest .

[@stainMK2]

True... Same thing I wondered about... I have the Amarok V6 and many other people have that misconception that the V6 is not made for off-road... But when you buy your Amarok from a well trained dealer... They too will show you how exactly VW uses the three buttons to do what other UTEs can do... VW Simply uses a different approach to deliver a more sophisticated vehicle... Think about it.. Why would they come into the market unprepared?

[@martinwolmarans1833]

@@stainMK2 up.you re right on the money. People try and make a big thing about it. It a Geman. Full stop.😊

[@roarman75]

Would be great if you could discuss towing a camping trailer while overlanding.

[@bearup1612]

Rory Francis I have an Amarok V6 and it tows my 2600kg (fully loaded) caravan and two spare wheels and 6 jerrycan backpack plus 3Kw generator and recovery gear 4 water jerrycans plus in the tub and the fuel economy is 16>18 LT per 100 Km but it doesn't miss a beat been out to Sapphire and Ruby vale down to Wedderburn and thru the Blue mountains without a problem. Hope this gives you some info. Oh if your going off road get some steel rims and chunky monkey tyres. Cheers

[@HEKTIC458]

Why no reach adjustment?

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

There's a reason why those bastardised Navaras are laying bout in shipping yard lots.

[@alangwynne96]

Amarok easily!!!!!

[@TheJStoney]

The second i sat in a X-Class, i knew it wasn’t a true Mercedes. It just felt cheap and that huge ugly gear shifter looks out of place. They cut a lot of corners.

[@p__jay]

Because what you call cheap is from a Nissan where the X class is based on…

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

It's a navara with a body kit & different engine

[@jasonmorrisby169]

Love the Benz

[@match_ploughing]

Amarok ❤

[@abrahammmotla2885]

Asslamu alykum. What's out inside the congested inside of of the Merc cabin??? 'bout Merc bein' copycat of the Amarok??? Pls do ur homework

[@KathyWeathersbeeSC]

No mention of towing or payload hauling cap...hmmm wonder why

[@adrianmurphy8927]

Nissan,Renault,mercedes vs a rock

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Vs a golf you mean

[@caijames3853]

If you’d listen it’s got a merc engine 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@unknownskyman2156]

Xclass looks very nice

[@mspartybootdeutschlandgmbh1301]

I am happy wirh my Nissan Navara NP 300, 2017. Hauling, daily driving, range, TOC ist perfect for me. I have column shift and 4 cyl. diesel, king cap. My Next pick up is a Nissan Titan Worrier if it is available in my region or I keep my midzise Navara NP 300.

[@Phil_the_guitarista]

At Benz you just pay for the shiny star in the bonnet. The Volksi is the real deal

[@davidnegri9880]

Also when it comes too servicing that shiny star, they will charge a arm and a leg just for a oil change compared too the rest....fuck the bullshit Benz what a joke

[@sebastianweberChF]

Creative Noise Phil I must say on our country Chile Mercedes Benz is way better that vw on service and sales progress .. Saying that couple of weeks ago I test a Mercedes x350 that come with Mercedes engine and the x250 and x350 the only that share with Nissan is "the chassis " but ! For the record .. That chassis was tune and stretch out for wider and better handling ability so what people think or people say that x class is just a badge pick up rebranded and they do nothing more . It's false you must to test it

[@Alexander_Timonin]

@@sebastianweberChF Armchair warriors that have never driven or owned a Mercedes should just shut the fuck up. I own an ancient W163 ladder frame ML320 that is daily driven very hard on and off road. Its the most reliable car I have ever owned.

[@drewski1441]

Yeah cause it's really a Nissan Navarro

[@Alexander_Timonin]

@@drewski1441 with an entirely re-engineered platform with a Merc engine and gearbox..

[@docaussie81]

PLEASE DO A NISSAN TITAN vs TOYOTA TUNDRA

[@virenvs905]

Wrong channel bro.

[@dingleberry3672]

They don’t sell them here champ

[@docaussie81]

@@dingleberry3672 what do you mean? Go and check carsales. We have titan and tundra both available in Australia

[@dingleberry3672]

Dr. Shahab Khan yeah through car sales. But not the dealer. Nissan nor Toyota Australia sell them here. You can only get them after they have been privately converted and brought over here

[@sutherlandA1]

A mercedes Benz dual cab is sacrilege especially as a tarted up navarra although 20 year ago they did sell a ssangyong van over here with the merc badge stuck on

[@davesourdooradenture]

I think you also forgot to mention that the amarok has no power in reverse. They de tuned reverse gear. Now you cant reverse a trailer up your drive way, or reverse from a bog hole. KZbin amarok reversing issues

[@bearup1612]

Cindav Cindav I reverse my fully loaded caravan up the kerb and into my yard without any problems and it is 500mm from kerb to the back gate

[@lukedudgeon8699]

There's one lacking option from the amarok, which is the only(petty) reason I wouldn't buy one..... Proximity start and entry. For the money, and the VAG technology in general, it dumbfounds me why you can't get it yet.

[@MrFijibati]

C'mon 4x4Australia, every bloke is waiting for a 2019 thorough comparison review of the flagship 4x4 utes.. Ranger Raptor, Hilux Rugged X, Amarok V6 Ultimate, Colorado Z71 Xtreme and etc.. real world testing in the outback environment would single out the showp pony's from the work horses !

[@Brunoxtr]

What a shame that turbo lag on the Merc

[@arifabdullah7142]

How about Nissan Navara vs Merc X class?

[@adammacejko1194]

why...its the same car..

[@arifabdullah7142]

@@adammacejko1194 exactly.. but media know audience will love to watch the X-class beats the Navara although they are the same

[@deborahesther8229]

Volkswagen amarok is the winner more champion in rally Dakar then Mercedes Benz only one time

[@StuWNZ]

The last model - that one- got a merc motor but the previous 2 years it was the 2.3l Nissan. Discontinued. VW is way better I'll be buying one after I've got bored with my XC90.

[@johankriek1306]

Yet again the Renault / Nissan X-Class bites the dust - its a joke of a "Mercedes"! I sincerely hope that the next generation X-Class would be a true Mercedes (G-Class chassis and drivetrain with 3X locking diffs would be great) with aspects that would beat the opposition. But for now, if I see and X-Class on the road, I wonder if the owner is insane...

[@SWATforce1]

Johan Kriek The smaller 4 pot diesels in the X-Class are the Renault/Nissan engines but the V6 is pure Merc, just the chassis is Navara based. But I 100% agree the X-Class should’ve been based off the G-Class. It’s strange cos Merc already had 4cyl diesels and a perfectly good off-road powerhouse before the X-Class came out, yet they chose to go to Nissan for chassis and engines

[@corporalpunishment1133]

All utes in the future are going to be joint ventures most of them are now excluding the Amacock and Slowlux.

[@Revival85]

VW are working with ford for new line up of utes

[@howardjackson9524]

Wait for the VW ATLAS! 😉

[@StuWNZ]

Dont they know the Merc is a Nissan? Just got merc stickers on it.

[@randylay9078]

Mercedes had a truck? When???

[@richardhubbuck2530]

Randy Lay Ever since they put a Merc badge on the Fiat Fullback.

[@kensouza9239]

Amarok should become best selling here.

[@primafacie5993]

Geee he looks like he’s wearing a toy Amarok!

[@bosanac2nv]

Merseedeeze nuts

[@jeffstryker1454]

Farkkkk $80K that’s a lot of coin, I’ll stick with my Hilux that I got on sale for $57K drive away.

[@boyteebah3794]

ill stick with my great wall... for $57K, i can get three of them... truly a bang for the buck

[@samscott8727]

or get a bottom of the line v6 for less than 50k.. and dont waste money on a hilux

[@Phil_McAvity]

boy teebah Great Wall 😂

[@MrZeljko88]

I'd pick the VW it looks better, all it needs is a steel bull bar. and LED lights for night driving.

[@bearup1612]

MrZeljko88 Don't forget the King one 12000 lb dynema winch

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

I think nissan have done a good job 👏 making a luxury truck 👍

[@aldosuarez2082]

AMAROK 100%

[@douglasyong6939]

Imo these vehicles should be broadly categorised under Poser vs Real class. A bit ridiculous to take $70k+ vehicle to the outback..Poser ute test may include ingress/egress for nana & kids eg sidesteps, grab handle , city maneuverability etc

[@benhuang2773]

"A bit ridiculous to take $70k+ vehicle to the outback" Huh? The Landcruiser 70 and 200 both have costs exceeding $70k.

[@M1CKSTAR]

Who cares about bush. Tradies need to carry thier tools

[@Tedkelvin]

A Tug of war should settle it...the winner to face the lc70 series then advance to the finals to tug with the titan xd cummins. As the other murican HD trucks watch from the VIP Box.

[@rosscampbell6644]

this guy is a tight fit in those mini trucks .... they wont be reliable long term and will devalue like the zeplin .. none of these wee utes are bullet proof after 2002 ..many problems with all makes ... what would ya do

[@haydensmith888]

My favourite Pickup in this segment is the Toyota, I wish they would put the LandCrusier engine in it to compete with these two amazing trucks!

[@jaimusicxx]

Wow 80k plus for a Nissan Navara with a merc engine.....?

[@yureleiloes3685]

Brasil Amarok 100%

[@carholic-sz3qv]

You mean vw golf

[@yureleiloes3685]

@@carholic-sz3qv golf 2.0 2001 muito sucesso aqui no Brasil golf 1.4 tsi ou Golf GTI sucesso de vendas

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@yureleiloes3685 I don't know what you are saying but herd where I live in Germany we call vw cars vw golf

[@yureleiloes3685]

@@carholic-sz3qv civic 2001 top

[@andersonmesserschmidt2326]

Amarok v6 show...

[@Turtleback8024]

Good thing the MercVara has been discontinued.

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

🎥👍👍👍

[@anbu999]

He's bigger than the 2 trucks combined

[@tungtungforu6988]

Wow

[@deltacharlie1321]

What year the amarok made? Lol.....old, new, next, all d same model 😁😂😀🤣

[@bearup1612]

Delta Charlie13 The 580 is a 2019 model

[@nawiribrahim]

The music aaargh

[@flyingrc2041]

What is the purpose of buying any of them? They both have no resale value they both have crap reliability and both charge a fortune for servicing.

[@thiagonogueira5612]

acho que puxo o saco da Mercedes

[@Locotropic]

The only good that Merc has is the nice dash and steering wheel, anything else is cheap and ugly

[@johndeere8981]

Amarok is the top, mercedes with all the money he has to make a pic up

[@kellyfontes7757]

Now that you guys are getting proper Trucks, sales in these segment will drop. Dont be live me, take that Ram out for a test drive.

[@benhuang2773]

I doubt it. The Ram and its rivals are still too expensive for many Australians. (and too oversized for the city slickers that carry tools in Rangers.) In my eyes, a "proper truck" would be a Kenworth.

[@rsoul7282]

Kelly Fontes yes, what is good for other markets is inevitably going to squash what people have been buying here for ages, even though they have been on sale for thirty years, boom, Australians will suddenly start buying king sized pick up trucks with petrol V8s, and wonder how we got it wrong for such a long time.

[@dikky584]

Sounds like someone owns a hilux

[@vc8160]

You would have to be insane to buy an Amarok!! No curtain airbags, means an owner does not value their passengers life. One side impact, even at low speed, means the ‘kids’ in the back will be gone through head trauma. Just ask around at ER!

[@dinho890i]

Of course.... but TOYOTA

[@yakbiker75]

Lol all over priced garbage!

[@rlbk3649]

no one sane would ever buy german off road / ute vehicle. They never made any good cars of that sort update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJW5Y4WZf8yhm68 (X calss nonsense is based on nissan navara LOL)

[@vindieter1]

RL BK www.redbull.com/sg-en/when-the-vw-race-touareg-dominated-the-dakar-rally

[@ianbermingham9047]

Bullshit New Zealand is full of Amaroks and they are used up on the high country by farmers and contractors

[@aquarenova]

Mercedes G-class, unimog!!!!!!

[@thomaswebby2431]

Panzer tanks pretty good

[@connorwaite6967]

Thomas Webby just ask Poland🤭

[@norcoshore6816]

They are both crap 4WD...