Mercedes-Benz X-Class Review - Is it worth it?

[@swanblake]

Honestly one of the best reviewers. Love his review style and sense of humor. Great work

[@GraemeScala]

"The interior is not the best part about the Mercedes X-Class" - and right there is epic fail of the day for Merc SA. How then do they justify the pricetag when you can have a fully-specced Navara for about R300k less (dealer discounts included)?

[@TheSchalk1982]

Whats really scary is, a top Spec Navara comes std with Satnav, leather seats, rear view camera, park distance control etc. On the Mercedes they are optional and very expensive extras. Yes the Merc is R220 000 more expensive than the list price on the Navara, but Nissan are discounting new Navaras anything between R80 000 to R100 000. Factor in that and the extras and the gap almost R400 000.

[@gazg00]

Schalk VAN DER WESTHUIZEN I'm waiting to see what unfolds with the upcoming Renault Alaskan, which is related to the Nissan and Merc.

[@phutitladi7875]

The new tenderpreneur uniform

[@gustavchuene7430]

I think merc....just missed it here. The price tag is insane, I'd buy myself a ranger 3.2

[@bluetec258]

You go do that

[@gustavchuene7430]

bluetec258 wasn't asking for an opinion

[@gustavchuene7430]

T who are you to tell me that, and what business of yours is it?

[@gustavchuene7430]

I can say what I want, when I want, this was not directed at you. Why hey personal?

[@benanas09]

Gustav Chuene I wasn’t asking for an opinion

[@naeemmuhammad6713]

Same key,Same engine,Same chassis,Same Drivetrain,Same factory,I think paying R250k for a Mercedes badge is not really worth it.

[@gustavchuene7430]

Naeem Muhammad that's just so freakin disappointing, they could have at least disguised u home of the things like the key for instance 😏😏😏

[@Tamak_]

Not the same engine, also the Ad-blue isn’t equipped on the X-class. Edit: didn’t knew they also took the engine and tweaked it, my bad

[@faisal6232]

Naeem Muhammad true

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

And then they glue that badge upside down? No thank you

[@keotshepilemodise6171]

Naeem Muhammad I agree go for Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux D

[@sebastiaanstander504]

That's one expensive nissan navara.

[@TheABS2820]

Do you know what Co-branding is ? guess you should take a business class.

[@Terence__]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hondatrix]

This is NOT just co-branding, this is a rip-off!

[@TheABS2820]

there are many benefits for both companies here, and for the consumers as well.

[@zavier1304]

Brown Iverson I guess you should take a class in South Africans don't really give a shit.If it's good it's good,if it's not,we won't buy it.

[@neokgatla]

Merc really messed up this one. R800k for an entry model? What on earth were they thinking!

[@ApostolosMoutzouris1979]

Neo Kgatla they thinking there are stupid people out there that will pay the money just for the badge and just wait for it

[@TycoonRR]

It’s that “fuck you , give me your money ” attitude that these arrogant companies have.

[@bontleheadbush6340]

Neo Kgatla pluk

[@kamogelomsekoaila2681]

People are buying this😂. It's more for Status than wanting a Bakkie. Entry level Ranger is half the price. Buying the X Class makes no sense if you just want a bakkie

[@william2058]

Spot on review, would never think twice about buying one.

[@nqubekozondo5681]

You shouldn't

[@abulelekufa7898]

Can you please have a comparison test between the Top of the Ranges of the Bakkies on the SA market. We need to know which one is the best ASAP regardless of the price

[@nielwilliams4687]

Thats easy, Hilux all the way.

[@philipsnyman1407]

Not swapping my v6 amarok for this anytime soon!! Doesn't look to bad tho.

[@albertviljoen9606]

Best buy if you can swing it.

[@zwonaka95]

I see an Amarok based Audi Bakkie coming soon

[@jimbobjones1858]

...and a Porsche to follow soon?

[@fvlok]

This made me laugh. 😆 The motor industry is such a sham nowadays!

[@skhuciti]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@itntenterprise8563]

Mohau

[@stumzamokumo7071]

Zwivhuya Sivhabu

[@moeketsimaphela18]

I can already imagine how popular this is going to be in South Africa.

[@ryangovindsmay4391]

S Maphela not very

[@helenaolwage5530]

S Maphela ：）

[@helenaolwage5530]

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[@nqubekozondo5681]

You were wrong.

[@David-Zita]

Man your reviews are exotic. Out of this world.

[@mrsmith5846]

I hope that the second generation is based on their own platform and with a single cab added to the line up.

[@kamogelomsekoaila2681]

They basically took a Navara and put the mercedes sign everywhere😂. Even the key is a Nissan key with a Mercedes badge. Wow

[@Preyser123]

Personally I don't see the point of having an automatic gearbox in a bakkie, even when cruizing for long distances. Over R700000 for an entry level double cab from Mercedes is way too expensive. It's the Kb all the way with the Hilux in 2nd place if I had to go for a bakkie one day. The Isuzu double cabs from the mid-late 90's were the ones that officially introduced me to the world of double cab bakkies and they will always be my favourites, although they are 20 or so years old now, but I would take one any day as long as it is in good condition, runs and drives well and is well looked after. I like the 3.0 turbo diesel models from 2002 onwards as long as they don't make any fan noise when reving and under acceleration.

[@paulm5817]

Mercedes clearly make some unbelievable vehicles, I'm really not sure how people will feel about same key, same engine, same chassis and a crazy price tag for the 3 stars on the front. Ill stick to a Hilux or Amarok thanks

[@saobx3956]

I'm still confused as to why one of the biggest truck manufacturers rebadged Nissans. Why not pull from the G-class and UNIMOG to make a kick-ass pickup. The 6x6 was amazing. This is just depressing.

[@dlaminisabelo8505]

So one is expected to pay so much more for ride quality and towing capabilities. I have always been an Amarok fan but since V6 came the Wildtrack made more sense.

[@yandisamtshali7228]

I would prefer the Ford Ranger XLT model it makes more sense

[@johankriek1306]

Here's some very shocking, never calculated before, facts about the X-Class pricing! (It's not "only" R220 000 more expensive - its actually R320 500 more expensive) In order to get the X-Class Power AT onto the Navara LE 4WD AT's specification, one have to add some optional extra's - which are standard on the Navara LE. These would be: -reverse camera with PDC: R15 000 -electric sliding window / running boards / roof rails (combo pack): R11 500 -SATNAV: R14 300 -adjustable load-bed rails: R8200 Total: R49 000 Ok, the X-Class comes standard with a 6yr / 100 000km maintenace plan, and to upgrade the Navara's service plan to a 6yr / 120 000km full maintenace plan is R50 000. (The Navara also have a nice 6yr / 150 000km warranty, while the Mercedes comes with a 2yr / unlimited kilos' one) Now, a Mercedes salesman made it clear that there is NO discount on a new X-Class, but with once phone call to a Nissan dealer I got R115 000 discount on a new Navara LE! The figures now change even more... The Navara LE 4X4 AT at a list price of R611 500 with R115 000 discount plus the maintenance plan upgrade (which is 20 000 longer than the Merc) works out R546 500. The X-Class 250d Power AT plus the optional extra's to get it to Navara LE level work out R867 000. That's 37% more expensive than the Nissan!!! The TOTAL price difference between the X-Class and Navara calculates to a whopping R320 500!!!!!!!!!!!! For pretty much the same vehicle?! Let it sink in: R320 500... The X-Class is a total rip-off guys! So, buy a Navara, save R320 500, which you can spend on nice things such as a bull bar, winch, BF Goodrich tyres, Old Man Emu suspension, Rockford Fosgate sound, etc. And the best thing of all - nobody would make jokes about your Navara!!!

[@dirkvandermerwe8444]

Well summarized, Johan! These values really talk, resulting into anyone still buying the MB X-class bakkie really seems to be not informed at all - and worse, to be laughed at!

[@madsciencebuilds]

For the money,Amarok V6 tdi... that merc is just far too expensive,they couldnt improve on the navara anyways,it was good from the start.the engine will never come close to the amarok v6 in a race... But we will wait,because i hear that later there will be an X350 coming. But that will have to be really good if benz wants to sell any units.

[@hectic9082]

Can you imagine if AMG comes out with an AMG X 63s?

[@oomstu]

I'd be keen to see a review between this bakkie and the Nivara its based on

[@iamkhanyasakawuli]

I'm not sure Mercedes-Benz can justify that price tag. I would spend my money on a Ford Ranger or the Volkswagen Amarok. Those cars come with more standard equipment at the base price of this new X-Class with just as much power and torque - perhaps even more (torque). I'm not hating, don't get me wrong...

[@nikhilnadasan6028]

people dont buy bakkies for use rather they buy it as just as a fashion statement and that's why this will do really well as certain consumers have been looking for something to distinguish themselves from those who cant afford this huge price tag. Personally id get a Hilux or Amarok but i see why this will sell and its because it wears that badge.

[@TRams0207]

Waiting for the X63 AMG 4MATIC with V8 Biturbo engine

[@dirkvandermerwe8444]

Tumelor - to do WHAT with???

[@TRams0207]

Dirk van der Merwe To piss on the Ford Ranger Raptor

[@thabomoloi5473]

@@TRams0207 that's a far-fetched possibility. The best they can do is bring back a refined Viano 300 CDI engine and fit it in. That's when it'll start competing with Ranger Raptor & Amarok 3l V6. But Interior wise, nothing compares to the Amarok in the segment in SA.

[@neoratombo7886]

1:14 "and the badge is on upside down" 😂😂😂

[@hondatrix]

Like the honesty of this review, so many others "ignore" the Datsun heritage of this "wannabee" Merc.

[@mashotoshaku]

"And the badge is on upside down"

[@muzomkhuluncube321]

Knock out! It was over from that point...

[@neoratombo7886]

Mashoto Shaku 😂😂😂

[@hondatrix]

pOS2X correct..it is a POS x 2

[@zeryin]

Mashoto Shaku how can you tell

[@joshgroenewald7454]

I am a huge Merc fan, but I don't think they have done the right kind of homework on what really a Bukkie is. If they had then it would have been rubberised and ditched the electric back window. And given more off road look it would have been better if they used the G class and made that into a Bukkie.

[@michael-jamescaroline9366]

Not worth the price. I bet if they put the Mercedes badge on a wheelbarrow they would sell it for over half a million rand!!!

[@gazg00]

michael-james caroline lol

[@Bonile0227]

😂

[@rajmahabeer6071]

michael-james caroline you so right wat are these Mercedes Dealers thinking 😎

[@funmibankole4770]

michael-james caroline Eritrea ee

[@theodoreiliaskos]

very good review. enjoyed it. thank you!

[@TycoonRR]

Thanks for the honest review

[@neonpulse49]

nope! it's always gonna be hilux or ranger for me

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Veer every other ute currency on the market is better 😒

[@ianlz2207]

Not worth it, nothing special about that Mercedes , I would buy a V6 amarok instead

[@kiveshanmoodley7616]

Great new video guys. Where have u been.

[@vitaminq4348]

Thanks for the heads up. Definitely NOT giving this one a second look. This sounds like such a lazy entry into the pick-up market by Mercedes. Whatever happened to "The Best Or Nothing?"

[@SDav21]

I will die for Mercedes. But I agree with you here. I am very sad. This is just a compromise. It is just not the best or nothing as their slogan says. If it was, they would've: 1) Changed the key. I don't care that they must change the ignition system for it. You are paying R800k. 2) Remove all signs of Nissan inside and not skimp on practicality. They have perfectly good switches in their own parts bin from their commercial vehicles to use here. - There is that vast expanse of plastic below the radio switches/CD slot where a small opening could've been - The cupholders get in the way of the command controller - The AC switches should've been those from the current C Class which would've just been thin row of button beneath the radio controls/CD slot. If not from the current C Class then even those from the previous one - The window switches and door handles should have been pure Mercedes items - The steering wheel should have been adjustable for reach - I can't understand why they could not have done the above when they have the parts in their parts bin which have been developed and proven!! 3) Used their own 2.2 diesel which is proven and extremely reliable as it is used in not just their passenger cars but their commercial vehicles too and can come with up to 150kw and 500nm. They have their own engines, why the hell use a new unproven one from Nissan??? Same goes for the gearbox. They could have even just used their own 7g tronic if they were not going to use the 9g tronic. There is no real excuse I think. They surely could have done the above without much cost since nothing new would have had to have been developed. The only issue may have been getting the Mercedes bits to work with a Nissan chassis. Then again, they have the best engineers in the world. This should not have been a problem. From a heartbroken Mercedes die hard fan. :-( PS. I hope they facelift or update it soon to get it to the point where it needs to be for that price. Their other cars are completely justified on price. The X Class is not. :-( Perhaps the extra development work in making it quieter and better to drive makes up the price difference?? I don't know.

[@tsekorakholile3686]

Wtf we have a G63 Amg why do i need a xclass

[@SDav21]

tseko rakholile I think you're replying to the wrong person... Otherwise... What are you saying?

[@jeffsama7601]

Changing gears is the best part of driving a car

[@blacknation7736]

This car makes the V6 Amarok a bargain, as this car is not only expensive but ugly. The emptiness of the cabin 😕😕. But knowing South Africans this car will sell.

[@Yanga_M]

This is a car for people who have more cents than sense. It's a huge middle finger to sensibility. It's just a way the Khumalo's let the Molefe's know they have more numbers on their payslips. 800k for such a basic Bakkie where people can steal your groceries out the boot is madness. If you have 800k to spend on a tall Mercedes-Benz then buy a GLC. You also won't look like a colossal moegoe in a GLC either. Mercedes is really taking chances with this vehicle.

[@ryansmithza]

Ja, that looks like a convincing fail from Merc. All that plastic and poor ergonomics is unacceptable from a company that really is making some really well thought out cars. Great review though 👍 I'm interested to see what Renault South Africa does with the Alaskan when it gets here, they really should have rather waited for the Oroch to become available in RHD. The SA market will take every Oroch for sale in SA whereas the Alaskan will just be another really good bakkie that isn't a Toyota or a Ford.

[@ghaliedcassiem3808]

Thank you for a honest and excellent review. Keep up t good work . From a South African all t way from Saudia Arabia and yes thy call it a pickup here or truck

[@naeemmuhammad6713]

Ghalied Cassiem arabs are famous for Toyota hilux

[@ghaliedcassiem3808]

Naeem Muhammad not 100% correct American brands are tops thy luv thr muscle cars and v6 and v8 pickups . The best part is cars are very cheap over here compare to South Africa which is ridiculous with new car prices.

[@naeemmuhammad6713]

Ghalied Cassiem Yeah you’re correct.when I came for umrah , I saw a lot of gmc and other muscle trucks. I was referring to the hilux because it’s a truck that is used for drifting and when ever we watch drifting videos,we always see the hilux

[@ghaliedcassiem3808]

Naeem Muhammad agree tough as nails thy even use it to transport camels /sheep 😀

[@davidfajardo6348]

X Class is NP300 Navara based. While SUV is Nissan Terra.

[@AHMEDMOOSAJI]

In my opinion the top of range navara looks better it has a chunky modern mean look suits a bakkie the x class looks like they took the front grill from the vito/sprinter and upgraded it looks boring the wheels look like a base e class mags the whole dash looks really plasticy again looks like it was taken from sprinter/Vito and that infotainment stuck on top like an afterthought The original bakkie that started refinement and luxury was the previous generation navara with the 3.0 turbo diesel v6 7 speed it had a bose sound system and it's infotainment or dash is very similar to what you will get in an Infiniti qx70 or Nissan 370z X class defintly not worth it you want luxury get an suv or sedan the navara does it perfect

[@davisdesigns1153]

For the amount of money, you would expect the badges to be orientated correctly😂

[@ElishaMukumba]

How does it stack up against a Ranger wildtrak?

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Mercedes all way. The best or nothing. I think Mercedes knows their client base and did their research hence they borrowed the navara engine it’s extremely bullet proof. I knew someone who had navara with almost 400k mileage!

[@dns9155]

Are all engines in the x class borrowed from Nissan?

[@nawanekhomo3159]

Please compare it side by side with the Navara

[@wilfredgordon5064]

If im right the drive was done at durbanville contermanskloof area good choice

[@demk.818]

X-class all : 0.85g the medium traction, tail flick, slide, 20-100 l/100km, over 100 l/100km (2.0T : over 100 l/100km) with 160 km/h to top speed on circuits by wider front track than rear track in below 10 mm. bodyworks all. Whoever support these ones never care extreme traction over 1g at axis x, y, z standard. End report. From Mercedes Benz x-class databases all

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

Is it made in Thailand with the other NISSAN NAVARAS?

[@odilovonsteinitz9205]

As I read your headline, I had the strong suspicion that your question was rhetorical. Indeed, why pay about a third more for what remains an ergonomical nightmare.

[@joefreybolina3221]

Very nice.

[@reko3103]

This thing is already so expensive; what will the 6 cylinder X-Class cost?

[@francoisstorbeck4007]

soooo..... Well done NISSAN... You've built an x class 4x4.... Who would have thought?????

[@joshchristieson8423]

I love merc’s. But I would have a ford ranger over this. If your gonna have a Mercedes have a sedan, suv or convertible or coupe.

[@mothusimaake1566]

Great freggin review... I get that Mercedes wants to penetrate the pick-up truck market, but this certainly isn't consistent with their "The best of nothing" philosophy.

[@effeuseekay3472]

Brilliant review but let's face facts. People who buy these vehicles are buying them for show not functionality.

[@jeffstryker1454]

I’d buy the st-x navara and change the tyres and put a 2 and half inch lift kit on it.

[@kiketve2]

should have come with bed liner already for that price and bad ass tires with a winch in the front.I rather buy a TOYOTA TACOMA it is quality beyond belief. had a Tundra and it never did any repairs untill somebody hit me head on, then that was it, another thing is the resale value is excellent on Toyotas vehicles

[@andilezef118]

mmm my God oooh this car, plz bless me God saw I may surely but it, I really love it.

[@ganjabobby]

That shot of the bird flying off in front of the vehicle at 04:39 was awesome. Hope the X-Class fails miserably.

[@nielsf2704]

A few changes would still make the car better than the current G Class

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

The badge is actually not on correct its just 90degrees to much to the left.. oooo the person that put that on is facepalming hard right about now. Just the fact that its a nissan underneath sucks the only reason most people will buy it is for the name though and that KEY!!! but hey if nissan can be reliable enough its a good thing.

[@shamz108s4]

Internet... this is how you do a review!

[@brucebanner9911]

I drive a v6 amarok and went for a testdrive in the merc, what a disappointment. With all my exstras and that included a seikel suspension, long range tank and rubberising among others i was just over 800k. Got a great deal from speedy car sales in klerksdorp. To do the same on this your gona end up at close to 1mil! The merc is just not worth up there

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

Your reviews are world class, in fact the rest of the herd cannot match you for constructive reporting

[@MarnusvdMerwe]

Waiting for the Ford Ranger Raptor to come to S.A.!!

[@suzandalouw537]

Nice ❤️

[@nani5987]

7mm?...its not that huge ...hope you know some measurements..btw i like your videos

[@jeffsama7601]

The first mercedes double carbin.This I have to see

[@maneystellenboom7225]

Basically, a Navara that went to private school. Nah, I'd rather spend half the price on a fully specced Ranger or Isuzu 🤔

[@agentmonde1]

I'll wait for the Ranger Raptor

[@jeroenjansen2709]

It drives better than all the other bakkies so there will be people who are prepared to pay for it

[@bonginkosiomphile5773]

We're waiting for a drag race against the AMAROK × X-class.

[@yandisamtshali7228]

Let me spoil the drag race Amarok would win research

[@jldp24]

Amarok wins easily..Amarok beats all infact.

[@gekolizzard]

An upside down badge on the bonnet? Your paying almost 800k and they cant be bothered about the badging being correct? Phuk that.

[@princerudolfsibiya7982]

Mercedes Benz should forget South Africans Will never support you on this one... there's Ranger for us....n Hilux

[@albertviljoen9606]

Amarok, Hilux, Ranger, KB, Navara in that order...

[@mothusimaake1566]

Albert Viljoen Isuzu ?🤣

[@Hofni]

What's wrong with Isuzu being 4th?

[@Franko357258]

Why would the badge be upside down ???

[@jorgechaves2164]

Its just an indication of where they are headed with this one...down...lol

[@SDav21]

That worries me. That means that the factory building them is just making sure the star itself is in the right position and not the entire badge. That means the standard of that Nissan factory it is being built in is not up to the same standard as a Mercedes factory itself. It also means they are not too concerned with the small details like real Mercs because well Nissan is Nissan and Mercedes is Mercedes. Very sad.

[@buffalovalley5586]

Franko Beckers the badge is upside down because the price is upside down

[@hondatrix]

I bet it was Siesta time just as this was built... What you should be asking is, what is "upside down" that you can't see....

[@Ben_TheBillionaire]

Can’t wait for the X63s...

[@dirkvandermerwe8444]

Bernard K - what for? Is your caravan that big?

[@Ben_TheBillionaire]

Dirk van der Merwe because 63s is bae.

[@kickorsidumain6140]

So, wait for the facelift you say, I got you 😉 Ciro.

[@victormonge8755]

Que belleza de carro.

[@Miss_Greatness]

I love Mercedes Benz but I prefer Ford Ranger

[@melulekimkhweli6189]

Cars have really gone up ....its now 2023 and a 2020 Toyota legend 50 bakkie is more expensive then a Mercedes x250d was priced in 2018

[@Kavi4GP]

It's not worth it , if you need more than the Navara it's based on , buy a V6 Amarok

[@fancyIOP]

R20 000 extra for navigation?! They can take back their car to Germany that's just too much madness.

[@Whydoineedahandle408]

fancy O How about R65 000 for a canopy?

[@fancyIOP]

Jasper Van Aarde mad nuts I must say.

[@asisiphoasisipho1108]

Thanks

[@johanoosthuizen6563]

Agree.!! You pay for the Name haha. I'D rather get a Ford or Toyota and spend more on extras

[@chazh7835]

Top of the range Kia picanto is more ergonomically designed

[@darrenaronje8757]

Will there be a X63?

[@ryansmithza]

Darren Aronje only when the Amarok comes with a W12! 🙈

[@darrenaronje8757]

Ryan Smith well I hope so. Would be nice if it had the GLE 63 engine.

[@darrenaronje8757]

Ryan Smith Would be the ultimate bakkie.

[@ryansmithza]

I know that Merc make an AMG 63 version in everything they can because people will buy them but even the V6 motors in our types of bakkie getting towards ott in my opinion. I drove an Amarok V6 auto a while ago and although it was really good to drive I wouldn't pay extra for the V6 over the top of the range 2L diesel automatic. I guess I still think of a bakkie as a bakkie rather than a luxury sports sedan.

[@zavier1304]

Ryan Smith Exactly,a bakkie is not meant to be fast and comfortable,buy a proper SUV and a double axle trailer.

[@darrylcombe2469]

What was MB thinking? R800k for a Nissan bakkie. That interior is fugly.

[@dirkvandermerwe8444]

Darryl, nevermind fugly, it is also impractical and for this type of vehicle not thought out at all!! There is NO space (cubby hole excluded) for any of your smaller items.

[@TravelingCharlie]

Sorry lad, I could finish watching the video due to the music in the background being a distraction.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

3:17 lol🤣 That's deep

[@milansacek]

Good review! Cheeky and rather disappointing move by Mercedes. Much better and cheaper alternatives...

[@mgciniwethu1801]

More expensive than a twin cab cruiser?

[@gazg00]

Saw one the other day, the badge on the grill is almost as big as my steering wheel........lol.

[@larrikinaxe3424]

Mercedes stopped building quality auto's in the 1970's - this thing is completely unproven while being terribly overpriced.

[@Braselton21]

Haters need to Hush & just wait a few more years... One day we'll see a Mercedes-Benz X63 AMG V8 Monster :D that will go head2head with Ford F150 VelociRaptor Which will hopefully be a combination of the G-Wagon & 4Squared Off-Road Mechanics & Tech And then they must just make the interior like the G500. It will be worth the +Million Rand Asking Price