Can Brabus Make the X-Class a Proper Mercedes?

Let's explore the Brabus X250d! The X-Class is an unusual car for Mercedes, built on the base of a Nissan Navara and in this case with further personalisation by the experts at Brabus. But is it really a Mercedes, or is it just a badge?
The Brabus X250d takes power up from 190hp to 211 from the 2.3l turbo diesel, as well as torque from 450Nm to 510. It's not quick by any means, taking 11.5 seconds (vs 11.8s from factory) to get to 100km/h or 62mph. Cosmetically Brabus have sharpened up the appearance with a running lights installed beneath the bumper, a new exhaust system with quad tailpipes, the badges on the grille, larger 20" wheels rather than the standard 18"s and also the light bars on the top edge of the windshield.
Mercedes entered into the pick-up market in partnership with Nissan so the X-Class and Navara are based on one and the same. There are a number of different models available including a 2 liter petrol and 3 different diesel engines: X220d, X250d and X350d, but even many of the body panels are shared between the two cars. Unfortunately it's been made clear that there won't be an AMG version to come, so no big V8s sadly!
It has to be said though, the car has astounding presence, it genuinely seemed to turn heads and confuse onlookers and other drivers during my short test drive.
Thanks for watching, Tim
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[@Shmee150]

Is the X-Class really a Mercedes, or is it just a badge? In any case, Brabus take the X250d and inject a bit more spice into it, but let's explore and find out what it's like.

[@StrikerSG]

It is a Nissan pickup truck with Mercedes finish... for wealthy and posers people.

[@Breakinlife007]

I'm pretty disappointed in this MB truck. MB should have developed a real truck with their expected quality.

[@dave9902]

They could've based it off the G wagon or unimog...

[@tonyknox4415]

Shmee150 ; May be when you're back in the UK Tim, Go to ( Clive Sutton ) where they've been given rights to import the latest 2018/19 ford F150 raptor and Lincoln navigator to convert to right-hand drive, be interesting to hear your thoughts on those vehicles especially on UK roads, Thanks

[@puertousbmonkey]

well that's a Brabus badge

[@rodrigosobral2486]

Brabus should of put the mercedes twinturbo V8 in that.

[@Shmee150]

Could you imagine an AMG version, just a shame they won't make one

[@rodrigosobral2486]

Shmee150 Yea that would of been very nice.

[@Robert-Cinque777]

Shmee150 check out the news on carthrottle

[@lenrocoraf3709]

Yessssss! That'll be one mean pickup I'd sell my house for!

[@spookytoon2621]

Rodrigo Sobral it's a Nissan

[@notarealhandle123]

Quad exhaust on a 2-liter diesel car is a joke.

[@b_mb4948]

Vitaly Tomilov Wouldn't be so bad if it could at least roll coal *:(*

[@jacksonbarinowski3966]

Agreed

[@brianmwanzia3556]

Expert

[@sibonelocalvin6577]

🤣

[@brabus343]

1 exhaust per cylinder 😆

[@Prositon1]

Very sad that it has a Nissan Key and this gear lever... shows the lack of attention to detail Mercedes gives many of its vehicles in the moment

[@DanielSadjadian]

Yeah the gear lever is hideous. I would have thought they would put the standard Mercedes gear stick on the steering wheel area.

[@mario18041994]

its not lack of attention...its just a cooperation to increase market shares, even if its only 1%

[@yousefal-assaf2985]

Hans Schmidt It’s a truck after all...

[@beeftestolone]

As a Texan, I can tell you right now that that truck would never sell in the US. Trucks like the F250 are so nice inside and have 700+ ftlbs there is no point. Honestly it looks cheap and outdated

[@Eduy02]

Mercedes x class is more likely an experiment it is not meant to fight Ford, dodge etc.

[@timexkills65]

As a Californian yes I’d buy this bad boy just cause girls like trucks and Mercedes and also off reading and small business like pressure washing

[@timexkills65]

You don’t need a big ass truck for a small operation

[@annasazis2394]

Its just going to be compared to ford ranger instead of f250 i guess

[@chaoszombie9995]

# ØMEME well, they just emailed me back, and they are selling it in the US :)

[@trzarector]

I was hoping Brabus went to town on this for fun! Obviously not.

[@LiamDoan68]

nice nissan Nava... nvm

[@Shmee150]

Yes, indeed...

[@vincentbehan80]

LAM Channel true

[@b_mb4948]

LAM Channel I know someone who has a Navara... It just started giving problems last week.

[@lh18722]

nice huracan .... oh its a R8

[@m.h.k.518]

wat

[@Jay-so2dk]

Hey love your channel and videos, keep it up bro👍

[@SDav21]

As a huge huge fan of Mercedes this vehicle truly breaks my heart. I know they could've done better.

[@markk3132]

The X-Class is an embarrassment for Mercedes. I mean it literally looks like a nissan. They didn't even bothered to change the key or most of the interior. Not impressed...

[@yousefal-assaf2985]

Mark Plays Mercedes knows better what they are doing...

[@newtongsm]

No is point of making many people will buy it and Benz will make money simple

[@MasterChief37]

The interior is completely different, the only shared component outside are the door handles, there are no shared body panels, even the chassis has been changed.

[@lilleBoyy]

I didnt knew Brabus is customizing Nissan now...

[@jamesjakachira80]

Its know nt knew

[@babazi]

Have been driving the x250d 4matic since July 2019. I love it. Still the best looking pickup in South Africa. Just wish for more cupholders

[@arunfelix9059]

The X-class looks amazing!

[@joegovanni6004]

I have a NP300 ....damn I feel so good right now that brabus upgraded my truck....

[@SAS2022]

Man I love your channel keep it up.

[@Therealstubetube]

Mercedes shares and co-develops models with Nissan. The Infiniti QX30 is a Mercedes GLA. It has the GLA chassis, engine, but Infiniti changes he dash. I have the QX30, it even has the Mercedes key.

[@abdullahz4804]

StubeTube Dafuq ;-;

[@carmadnab]

NO WONDER I always thought they copied them

[@mattblake9936]

the infinitis are great cars, congrats

[@carmadnab]

I know its not but infinity and Mercedes? wasnt expecting that...

[@carmadnab]

Ye thats obvious due to the publicity.

[@ThemDotcomBoyz]

I know majority will dislike this x-class so much but this vehicle is going to be very practical and a sold for the southern hemisphere like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the Pasific. I'm from New Zealand and I've seen dozens of the x-classes already on the road.

[@itsme_2183]

Personally I think it is going to struggle here in the South African market because it is crazily overpriced

[@alexanderkoih5467]

Come on... it´s a Nissan... no more

[@CinemaUnited]

Alexander Koih Yes, Nissan, Renault, Mercedes all sell the same car but the Mercedes wins all the tests even against the Amarok. It has a lot of tech and the interior is nicer than the competitors.

[@b_mb4948]

Alexander Koih I'd rather have a Hilux.

[@leksasdf]

Go drive both, you'll notice it's a way nicer car to be in. When it'll be available with the mercedes 6-cyl diesel, it will be something a lot more than just a Nissan.

[@ramen_494]

So it'll be reliable

[@lolarund4722]

Nissan is quality

[@okuhle4550]

nice presentation man, really nice...

[@fredintheshed176]

Well done Shmee for being so positive for what is a hard vehicle to be very positive about... quite the professional!! Unfortunately in todays market most brands have to fill all the market sectors to be profitable, so this is what most are doing to take their piece.... its always a gamble, gives to those who want a branded vehicle but takes a bit from those who buy the name on the upper end.... modern day marketing...

[@TierOperator]

no disrespect to mercedes but i will leave pick up trucks to the americans

[@driverjoe0762]

SENTINEL MURICA!

[@henrycross7431]

This is very true, i dont care alot for american cars. But damn do they know how to make a pickup truck.

[@danI43541]

Or at least to the Amarok..

[@viciousvulture8068]

As an American, this is unpractical at best.

[@TheZmt325]

Now if this was done on an xd titan. Id get it. But this is trash.

[@pulkitrajbakshi2363]

Expected Bigger Wider Wheels

[@shaminmanoharan]

Wow..next Blockbuster video 😍

[@betaomega04]

We generally gauge the back (called a bed) by measuring the length of the bed. It's also quite common here in the states to add a rubber texture to the bed so your cargo doesn't go rolling around.

[@bimmer4755]

I love Diesel engines but I don't see the point in paying for an overpriced Nissan!

[@___IceCream___]

8:22 it has a mercedes badge so it 's all good

[@reduaan4365]

More Brabus Shmee your the best of them on the videos and cars good job..Cheers

[@HexlGaming]

I love that at Mercedes even the lower class vehicles get all the smart & cool tech like the displays, the 7 gear automatic etc.. :3

[@Tremeslay]

Its just a good looking truck in my opinion. :P

[@mees.t9035]

0:39 the x-classe is made by Nissan and Mercedes-Benz (but now modified by Brabus).

[@everydayride]

It looks good in black i like it

[@allahisthegreatest6302]

Love These videos

[@Raven_za]

Can't wait for that 3.0l to hit South Africa, it will pull the house out of its foundations xd. Make no mistake, Merc knew when they picked the Navara as a base for the X class , that it is the best in segment. Btw all the plastic is brilliant when you use it as intended...as a work horse, and it helps to be kid resistant as well. Not your style Shmee, but for us mere mortals it's a breath of fresh air. Thanks for testing it, it's much appreciated!!

[@williambowles3379]

I swear that we could never live without shmees videos

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for the support

[@williambowles3379]

Shmee150 my pleasure. You deserve it

[@jayh1096]

If he stops making vids I will self immolate

[@FrozenDung]

Talks like a bit of a spacker and makes annoying mouth movements

[@swalling22]

Man a video on the *X CLASS* thank you Shmee Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan. Please review a F150 or something I'd love to see that 👍👍

[@dp_stt]

Awesome the radio moment!!!!

[@taneotaneo7568]

This is utterly so wrong in so many aspects... sad for such a cool name "X-Class" to go to such a waste of a "mercedes-pick-up" 😔 #Disapointed

[@domonkoskiss5952]

Have you ever reviewed a diesel vehicle?

[@phoneInc20]

levante , panamera , cayenne !

[@DanielSadjadian]

Yes he has, eg: Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel.

[@jhoulder44]

Cool video, I like the question should I be looking at this as a Mercedes or a pickup? Got me thinking

[@turk5305]

Nice pick up👍🏼

[@CiprianDumitrascu]

Wow, terrible terrible quality, a Raptor or a premium F150 is 10x more luxurious and way more capable. This is Mercedes going with the trend and just a simple and quick way to bring in more revenue, which is a smart business move of course, but this is so sub-standard for luxury: old mercedes nav & technology, terrible screen quality, hard plastic everywhere, that key ... and for what price?

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Unfortunately true. However American trucks aren’t available everywhere and can come at a pretty premium where they are.

[@brendanfleming6584]

That's so true. Fuel prices in Europe mean there is almost no market for trucks like the F150.

[@AkioWasRight]

Brendan Fleming F150 Ecoboosts are more efficient that you think and, also because they burn regular grade gasoline, don't cost more much to fuel than your typical gasoline powered mid-size luxury car.

[@ScottZ370]

Feel Mercedes are really missing a niche not making a X63 AMG

[@iabarrera]

Shmee reviewing a pick up truck. Now that's a first! 😁😁

[@josiahchimfutumba4689]

I think it will really make sense I support this idea

[@adib2474]

Just a nissan on mercedes badging.

[@slooriginal1727]

No

[@AdonisAmarante]

Brabus did a great job. But that thing still looks like a Toyota Hilux.

[@aliraza-sl3ur]

I want more of that g wagon...😍😍😍

[@kyledillard]

That’s a nice looking truck.

[@b_mb4948]

Me, a South African: _Toyota Hilux _*_>_*_ everything else._ 'Nuf said.

[@gmf62v84]

Me, a South African: Navara 4.0 v6

[@afdalasadullahbin]

#Shmee150Shquad

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for the support as always

[@afdalasadullahbin]

Shmee150 Thank you...

[@shaminmanoharan]

India ?

[@josiahchimfutumba4689]

I think it will really make sense I support this

[@BlauuAU]

The engine bay has a lovely Cup Holder!

[@Max.44]

There wont be a x 63? What a shame :(

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

What about an X65?

[@Max.44]

Willy Lamb Well I thought there will be a x 63 for sure and maybe a x 65 but no AMG at all is a little bit cheap :(

[@chaoszombie9995]

It’s a truck, not a sport SUV

[@christophhazy8080]

Or at least a x43 ;)

[@jameshunt8627]

Oh what have they done. That interior is worst than my CLA

[@Royahmar]

Tim. Come to the US and test drive some trucks and get some experience. Some of these new trucks are crazy luxurious for what they are. You've got the raptor, the 19 ram and chevy and maybe even a GMC Denali. plus the HD 2500/3500 big boys. A lot of work for you.

[@teepex541]

Nice video

[@attackkk]

literally looks like a nissan

[@gcscr]

It is a Nissan with Mercedes and Brabus badges...An over priced Nissan.

[@marinevet4131]

I love the work Brabus does, but they really need to rework those huge radar sensors. Really looks out of place and clunky.

[@Alkeidmejordiffentmabnss]

Anyone knows in what city was this video recorded?

[@freliaz]

Would be fun to see you review the new Ram 1500. America has definitely stepped up their luxury game!

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

No it's still a Nissan

[@pahaadventures3958]

wtf are those wheels?? look cheap and nasty

[@mjbooker4752]

Totally ugly

[@leorodriguez6080]

My accord has better wheels 🤢

[@opz.5927]

So beautiful

[@kc2giw]

Shmee, take a trip over here to the states and try out some real pickups! Would be very interesting and entertaining to see your reaction to driving the big threes various sized trucks. Curious how you’d take the interior of a Denali HD or a Platinum Super Duty.

[@error404blah]

I'm sorry, but I just think that the X-class is one of the most useless cars this decade. Yes it will sell, but only to idiots. I'm not even going to comment on this Brabus version...

[@sonoftatanzambe248]

Well, you just did

[@muffinb5446]

to be fair. if mercedes could sell these in the US they might be more popular

[@error404blah]

El rey Mago thanks Einstein.

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

I agree. There are better pickups. Just because VW startet with the Amarok it doesn't mean that every European car brand needs to make a pickup. Imagine a BMW or Porsche pickup. No thanks.

[@MacheteK]

You just did.

[@wolbi01]

I saw one on our road in Australia and I thought it was a Nevara with a Merc badge and this video confirms my speculation. People will buy it for 4x4 usage or other means useful but my word this is the worst car I’ve seen.

[@edgaut9808]

If you cover up the Mercedes badge on the back, it really looks identical to the Navara. Will be amazed if anyone buys it

[@ccrrintonwright313]

Hey Shmee love your video but I think you should go to the states and drive some Raptors Colorado’s Powerwaggons OK

[@andyclark3491]

that gear shifter is awful, even by Nissan standards. hard plastic, exposed gate. 90's Japanese interior at it's best (worst).

[@kumarankarth86]

It's a shame it won't be available for sale in the US and Canadian Market. But ugly to the core. Smh

[@fabiokhanavarro3248]

Now that you have driven almost every car available to you. you should try and review cars that have been tuned and customised by aftermarket company's and compare the difference if the extra power or aftermarket bodykit was needed or improved etc

[@sonnycropper519]

Really like the glass rear window . Pretty rare these days

[@JustinsSupercars]

I worked on the particular car. I can confirm that it’s not a Mercedes at all. Even the Mercedes Star in the front grill had a Nissan Logo on it, before we put the B in it...

[@justafan3149]

yeahh!! funny :(

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

The Mercedes star had a Nissan logo on it...

[@JustinsSupercars]

Willy Lamb Yeah it did. Next to the Mercedes Part number was a Nissan logo.

[@JustinsSupercars]

Ardian Begaj Im not sure if that’s so funny...charging a Mercedes price for a Nissan... well at least we made it look a bit better :)

[@birtalanlorant5572]

JustinsSupercars The interior is much nicer and it looks better on the outside too, don't forget that. I mean, even a Rollie is basically a 7 series. Charging 420k for a 7 series is a steal.

[@PrettyRuff]

It looks like my, Nissan Frontier! I would rather have a Ford F-150 Platinum! I'm just saying... 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sulebello6285]

I say you are okay keep going you are the best keep it up

[@dyanerispe5265]

If I'm honest, I'm not sure if you were paid to do this vlog (being obligated) however I didn't get a sense of the usual Shmee enthusiasm. Your energy on this vlog to describe it was like "can this be over already with rolling eyes." - Maybe it was just out your comfort zone, who knows

[@dailydrivencommander6843]

Brabus needed to do a lift kit,muddies,roo bar with winch and spotties,over fenders to match wider muddies. And offroad gear. This just shows me that brabus is a cheap company that dont even care anymore and mercedes didnt go all out because the ute is going to get dirty and wrecked. You dont want nice leather to get wrecked when taking it offroad etc

[@flywithhuddy]

But us Americans are begging for the X-Class, but it would be outsold by F-150s and Silverados

[@b_mb4948]

Forza Aviation Doesn't Ford sell one F150 every 34 seconds or something? It's a very impressive statistic *O_O*

[@hunterbull7804]

Ford sold almost 900,000 f-series trucks last year. The Nissan Titan sold only 40,000 units. We know how to make trucks in the U.S.

[@leekent414]

Hunter Bull I respectfully disagree with you. North America use to know how to build a truck. However the trucks of today are so multi purpose and geared to far towards comfort. They are actually quite useless. We, in North America, need to stop demanding multi use vehicles and be a whole lot more like the rest of the world where vehicles generally serve one purpose and one purpose alone.

[@zzkeokizz]

This is why it should have been launched in the US, Canada and Australia. No, they won't outsell the F150 because lots of them are fleet vehicles. But it could be an instant hit. Americans love trucks. There are no luxury trucks until the Lincoln Mark LT comes out again. Then Cadillac will roll one out.

[@valterssaulajs7444]

No need to beg for this Nissan, your American trucks are much nicer that this.

[@talhaashraf2877]

Really big fan of yours. Form pakistan

[@MrMazdex]

to make it fun and if you have the chance to do it, try and compare the X-Class to a VW Amarok thats a video i would love to see and that would also bee something new on the channel and maybe even attract a new audience, other than that, this is still a nice video and not something we see so often from you so its nice with something new :)

[@MrMazdex]

make sure the VW is the 3.0 cause that car flies i tell you haha

[@FastCarCentral]

well, HEEEEE HAWWWW...we gotz our selfz a pickup!

[@rv9990]

Would be cool if the A45 amg engine was in this car!

[@nyikiwe]

The car needs torque

[@mm-vs1zt]

skurt it's a truck. Diesels are the right choice for torque.

[@juniorhulzebos1005]

Why the fuck would you want a little 4 cil amg in this ? 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@hakonvilvang]

Should have the same engine as s400d.. 2.9l with 340hp

[@leksasdf]

They will make a 350d six cyl for the X-class!

[@gwood8289]

wow its a monster🔥🔥💖💖

[@jeffreyngo9097]

Will that pickup be in the U.S market

[@michaelrussell6661]

A dog of a vehicle is always a dog of a vehicle no matter the badge on it. The X Class is based on a Nissan Navara, a crap base vehicle to start with.

[@conduit242]

Shmee150, the kind of guy scared by the radio in a 4-cyl Brabus 'monster truck'...oh wait, wrong channel.

[@jhoulder44]

Have you reviewed the 4x4 squared?

[@kingcrab9900]

As a southern North American, I love how foreign a pick up truck is to Shmee. It's really neat to see how different the commonalities for vehicles are compared to him being around super cars all the time and me raised around huge trucks and muscle cars.

[@Clover-db2sw]

why are Brabus cars always black in colour?

[@Shmee150]

It's become a bit of a signature thing for them

[@lewischime2450]

Why are Ferraris alwylays red

[@Roberto-cc5nz]

Lewis Chime they arent. Most of them that I see are white, yellow, grey or black. No more red.

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Because men with tiny wee wee's prefer black cars

[@lewischime2450]

Orang true

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Next time you come to the states you need to experience real pickup trucks Tim !!!! Sorry my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie puts that Mercedes X-Class to shame even my old 99 Dodge Dakota can outperform the X-Class

[@b_mb4948]

Michael Smith Not an American, bit I would be in no way surprised if your '99 Dakota could run rings around that X-Class! *;)*

[@t-bone9239]

They dont even compete lmao. What are you trying to say?

[@realtywithseankemp9704]

Michael Smith do you remember the Shelby supercharged dodge Dakota

[@richardhifi]

If I were going to buy a Brabus one of these I’d be waiting for the 3.0ltr TDI that’s due out soon.

[@alexanderpeter219]

Tim, I personally think you should review the ford raptor,you will love it

[@TO-xd1fb]

Yes because you ll pay only for that star... 🙏🏼😇😪Just buy a nissan and save some money

[@zeoxp]

T O save*

[@tiaanels5339]

And nissan is stronger

[@AreaofInterestTV]

Yay 😍😍😍😍

[@kahlaaja]

Functionality based efficiency, overall efficiency and effectiveness as a tool. That truck has got it all, and even the power is more than enough to get every job done. It´s not a fun car, but hopefully daimler manages to make a limited hi-power version for you petrol head non-commercial mad men who want to have just fun with a pickup. :D

[@jayh1096]

Schmee what do you think of the SQ7? Pretty badass diesel engibe

[@alihaider-jz1vt]

Toyota Hilux Revo is 10x better than this lol... is this even a mercedes??

[@thepresident5976]

It's kinda a pointless truck to be honest. Like, why should I buy this over a f-150. Besides having a Mercedes badge on the grill.

[@timexkills65]

ya boy Oscar I’m American and I’d buy this haha rs

[@samuelfitzpatrick9739]

I love it this car suits me well. One question is the engine Mercedes?

[@bebetofandi6431]

I just put a brabus emblems on my navara (and some bodyworks in future), save a lot money.