Mercedes M-Class (ML/GLE) SUV (2011-2019) review - Carbuyer / Mat Watson

[@nomannothedark]

I am watching this video from 7 years in the future , still a nice looking car

[@therobloxcherry3806]

Exactly

[@ethan_hsv62l]

And my dad just bought one

[@Juleelle]

me too, trying to decide whether to keep mine or get a new one

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@Juleelle Awesome. The new one is also absolutely amazing, especially with so much more luxury. It is my favourite SUV.

[@eric_nub76]

So am I XO Sauceror😊☺️☺️

[@mahirahnaf7637]

Damn! This guy looks, sounds and acts like Matt Watson from CarWow!

[@trxndesign3331]

Still the best car reviewer on this planet haha

[@ARB0204]

Bongani Sithole R/whooosh

[@kingsnake_venom9974]

he is

[@kingsakkikings365]

He is mat

[@biggiecheese5979]

@@kingsakkikings365 stop the cap

[@kaisabushahin1599]

got my own ML350 about month ago, I'm totally in love with it

[@thehombre75]

what mpg are you getting on average?

[@ju-jits4941]

What year is yours ?

[@trxndesign3331]

I had a chance to drive newer cars from 2016,2018,2017 etc. But no one of these could compare to 2012 ML AMG. Fastest SUV I've driven so far.

[@harryluteshi7487]

Is it that fast

[@mappy20yearsago]

This car is amazing, all the ml and gle cars are, especially for tall boys like myself. I am 6'3 and have size 15 feet, wich normally makes it impossible to climb in and sit comfortably, but the ml and gle have enough space for even me at the back and front seats.

[@dhil1on]

Amazing car and technology! Only thing lacking against the Audi Q7 and BMW X5 is no 7 seat option, but the larger GL is aimed for that segment and more expensive!

[@TheEGGtech]

Test driven the 350 Diesel and the Range Rover Sport SDV6 and imo although we went to the Range Rover Sport, it was a very close call either way. The Mercedes seemed a little more engaging and handled more like a car but the Range Rover seemed more refined in the comfort sector. Off-road the ML actually performs very well as Matt said, probably pretty close to the RRS when the Air-suspension / off-road pack is added to the ML.

[@animaster94]

again i loved the effects/ cuts, they were awesome!

[@Awayze]

The old X5 was better looking than the then M class. This is now better looking than the current X5.

[@miamimagicians]

I think the X5 awlays looked super cool, this Benz is so classy and nice. If you get the diesel the MPG is like 28mpg! Its fantastic, only like 49$ to gas up, on a SUV thats damn good!

[@money0436]

I bought this car 6 mo ago from Carmax and I love it.

[@SubtleSan]

유남생TV fr ? I’m buying it tomorrow n I’m being skeptical

[@SkillCAEU]

One of the best SUV on the market. German quality

[@TheSexybacks]

best reviews are from you !!!!!! well done

[@sorenslothe]

Looks amazing. I love the rims. Great review as well.

[@pavelzait2517]

nothing wrong with that beauty! Super good product!

[@K9_1.0]

My dad had one of these and it was the best

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

My absolute favorite SUV!!

[@nizarrama225]

me too

[@olihenry]

have you seen the price of fuel in the UK? It doesn't make financial sense in the UK to have a petrol engine in a car that size unless you have more money than sense.

[@datboiwes333]

Yeah the badge is ML but it is known as the M-Class for short., the title is correct. I work at a Mercedes dealership, so yeah...

[@MarexKai]

Then maybe you can answer me this - why do Mercedes badges no longer correspond to engine size? They used to in the past but it all changed around 2006. Why?

[@marymitchell3695]

Great video

[@hmg9194]

Damn this video made me realize I need that 550-style front bumper, looks so good compared to the 350

[@Sentinel_Daniel]

I work at Mercedes and it looks better in reality than in any video, I see this car every day. Yes, the design (rear headlights) isnt everybodys taste but thats the only downside to this car (atleast for me).

[@jannissen9211]

The interior is so incredibly aged for a 2013 car. The dash has been seen in numerous other mercs,and the screen is tiny, and low res. I sat in one at the car dealership, and I wish the interior was better, as its the biggest weakness. Additionally, I never liked Comand, and that is a big purchasing point for me.

[@victorgil7565]

I am watching this video 12 yeqrs in the future, still nice looking car

[@SeunAdegojuBabbie]

I saw the 2015 ML somewhere. Considering it for my next car

[@133maxiboy]

2:42... I would trade in my cruise control, my electric windows and air conditioning for that one awesome feature!

[@lewishamcooks]

LOOL

[@Kol2388]

Great review as always and great car too

[@willstewart8614]

If you want a 7 seater version get the gl.

[@DoseDeNet]

very nice review, thanks man

[@sonyque1000]

The space when you press the brake pedals are called free play.

[@Island728]

Mercedes could have just simply direct the air coming out of the vents to the cup holder, in the winter we use heat, so the drink stays warm. Oppositely in summer we turn the a/c on so the drink gets chilled as well

[@Bomber123AL]

It's the camera, i don't like it how it is on video, but i've seen it in real life and it's actually a very nice car.

[@slidas18]

The interface on the media screen reminds me of 2007

[@ethan_hsv62l]

slidas18 it’s actually the same one in the S Class from 2007

[@watchspotting]

I FINALLY FOUND THE CAR MY GRANDPA DROVE

[@Lionn8563]

The clapping is allmost true. Now you can just pull some small levers in the boot, and the seats fall down

[@DustyPearl-13]

Straight to the point, I love it!

[@justinanochiwa7348]

Watching Matt from 12 yrs in the future 😅

[@richa237]

Great review, thanks

[@ChristianOkongwu]

Is this not Matt Watson from car wow? Am a huge fan of your drag races

[@rufaimuhammadaminu6873]

Hey Mat, I know you feel more comfortable when driving Mer than Audi and BMW Jaguar all together- Rufai Mohammed Aminu, Nigeria

[@nO_d3N1AL]

Great review. Covered everything except price range

[@arnavkhandagale8457]

Forget the car....i am here for young mat..

[@9875Scotty]

Great car love it I have the AMG model.

[@TerryFilming]

Thank goodness I'm not the only one who thinks that! Personally, I never liked any of the M-classes, and honestly, I think the previous design was better than this.

[@tonydeyoung442]

What about what goes wrong with it? Like all Euro SUV's, I believe there's a lots of problems once the warranty runs out!

[@Freddiewgbs]

If that's what they think is the best thing to recommend they should, and then if that doesn't apply to you then it doesn't harm you, just because you don't have to consider the options some people do.

[@Ekztabar]

A pretty good review, thanks.

[@SlashingMess1114]

This M-class has a lot of space in the back. Mat was like an ant in the back seats.

[@vlad612]

I don't really care for the car, but love the reviews! :)

[@martinj.b.6696]

often i like the reviews more than the cars:P

[@gunsnflamethrowers]

i get what you mean, although not really about the space thing, i haven't found a difference in rear space in a bmw x5 compared to a 5 series estate and an audi 17 compared to an audi a6 avant and I'm average height, the family 4x4s are decent off road but are never used off road which is sad in a way

[@vamshiabhilash]

I can't believe this is MATT from carwow

[@L110508]

He's right, the 2009 ML steering position is not straight. You will feel tired in long distance driving.

[@dmitrydzhemilev8588]

Is ml 63 AMG reliable

[@Solarwas]

Can't believe that mat Watson is in Carlow now

[@CarWhiz22]

man those seats look comfy

[@isaacmambo1663]

Your review and explaination is real very good to convince somebody to make informed decision on car buying. Nevertheless I still need help in making right decision whether to buy GLC 220d or GLE 350d Blutec. I need a vehicle with efficient fuel consumption and an offroad suitable for African enviroment or roads with uncountable potholes to manage and fit for family as well. I need your recomendation for these 2 models.

[@MICHAELZHANGCA]

Nice review. Thumb's up!

[@wikicross]

They look just like the tail lights on the previous BMW 5 Series Estate.

[@MalieeimaL]

for a beamer fan. i'm forced to think this looks better, and i choose my words carefully here. it does look better than the x5. perfomance? i'd doubt. looks gets a thumbs up

[@rtpwyk]

Less annoying parking brake until it fails...ask me how I know.

[@ShiroSky102]

I have previous ML350 ... Only advise is when buy the car please upgraded the air suspension ! Or u will regretted later like me ! Or just buy X5 or Q7

[@gp1585]

You sound like Jeremy Clarkson! The problem in the UK is fuel costs around $12 a gallon so unless you own BP, a massive petrol engine is out of the question even though I love the sound of a roaring v8.

[@sorenslothe]

Quick question. In Denmark, where I live, you can get this car, and any other pretty much, as vans. Now I realize this is also possible in the UK, but are the number plates a different color on vans? In Denmark the plates are normally white, but on vans they are yellow.

[@karl482]

i like all the arguing thats going on here its pathetic grow up the lot of u

[@filthymcnastyazz]

karl peart nuh uh you grow up.

[@faketrailers7226]

Phil.T.McNastee your arguing with someone from 6 years ago

[@aily-9425]

@@faketrailers7226 Maaaaan 😂

[@syazrinamzar]

the storage and cupboard are very similar to the X5

[@mrbenyong]

hey MAT! any point getting this over a cayenne or range rover?

[@120319451]

i driven the 2006 model and it is sow good and fun

[@BadgerinSC]

All the German car makers are great, but, as I flipped from BMW to Merc.,... I'd say Merc. is the best.

[@wooolllf]

Mercedes the best car in the world there is no competitor i love Mercedes

[@jetendersingh4762]

The heated cup holders are an £400 optional extra

[@CunningFoxxyKitten]

Worth it if you have a long commute to and from work everyday, no? I'd say it would be.

[@jetendersingh4762]

Viv Taylor Yeah it is i just brought a new one in December. Mercedes charge you for everything. Heated seats are £500 and folding mirrors are not standard you have to pay £750 for them. Dont get me wrong the car is amazing but folding mirrors should be standard. It is an brilliant car and would recommend to any one in the market.

[@jamessinel8665]

Can u make some more 4x4 videos E.G.audi q7, lexus 450h, range rover sport and volvo xc90 Also can u make a videos of the lexus is250c, mini cabrio, bmw 3series convertible and audi a5 convertible

[@jim30775]

you didn't talk about the reclining seats in the rear

[@juukame]

Funny how Mat always complained about the off-center driving position, and now all of the sudden the newer models don't have that anymore....guess Mercedes watches your reviews quite closely.

[@5433D]

Beg to differ. I think the tail lights look more well-proportioned compared to the squint-eyed on the last gen.

[@JakeEatsCake]

That Roto Rooter ad got me fucked up

[@tilmancommes]

it has the same front lights as the C-class. I think it should at least have the E or even S-class headlamps since it IS supposed to be luxury SUV

[@TheMasterStudent]

i love them.....they're much more fierce than the bmw x5..........but thats funny because they way the front and back lights look usually dictates weather i like a car or not.

[@FretFreak02]

Superb car. Luxury, more off-road capability than you can handle and a beautiful interior. To bad these kind of cars are quickly related to footballers :p

[@princebethu368]

You said go for the 2 litre diesel in your carwow review.

[@Daniel_Anthony]

most Mercedes have an off centre steering wheel?

[@onoff314]

A diesel is perfect for this car, have you driven one? i sure have it has bucketloads of torque which is what it needs. The interior is not at all like a lexus and is great quality.

[@R4ss3]

+ The Land Cruisers are the most reliable in the class, e.g. the statistics for 9 year old LCs only 5% require care on a yearly basis... compare this to 15.5% for the X5 which was 2nd up on the list

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

I am not talking about taste. I study design. I am just saying that your definition of design is wrong. You were giving an opinion on the car's looks, not the design. Design is about the materials used, how the seats work, how the door opens. The looks are just one of the things that designers have to think about.

[@noelmatthew8686]

Is that Matt from carwow 😂😂😂😂

[@gunsnflamethrowers]

so true with the G class, such a good 4x4, sick of these softer 4x4s for people not going off road, they obviously havent heard of estates

[@TheMrLambolover]

now u can get chilled beer no matter where u r....

[@UpscaleLegends]

You are the best after top gear

[@jakub.s938]

Your comment hasn't aged too well

[@Stichting-AAP]

This car somehow remindsme of the song gangsters paradise by coolio.. Yeah That says enough for me, but I cant afford it anyway! (:

[@kamanjaodiwaothaya.2686]

Nyc car watching from Africa Kenya

[@joelcrow]

Theres an awesome video on here where a Mercedes Alabama plant mgr drives some German guys around a crazy offroad track in the standard ml350...lets just say its VERY capable offroad 😅

[@jimmyreynolds3062]

was the video shot one a samsung galaxy s3 mini?

[@andreisolomiea5213]

In Romania has on standard Parktronic and heated seats.

[@iwandavies9840]

nicer than rivals

[@andreisolomiea5213]

for offroad u need to put on optional Offroad - package - for hardcore style :))

[@netweed09]

2:22 just as he was starting to get interesting for once, he gos and says that,, psshhhh lol

[@anthonyasher7647]

netweed09 Rude Number Plates

[@andreisolomiea5213]

And by the way discovery it`s on class with the GL so don`t compair 2 diffrent classes

[@tokekkk]

Those taillights looks like old Ssang Yong, but good job on the front looks.

[@2pong2]

Is the heated/cooled cup holders standard? Or extra?

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

I am sorry if it seemed like I was being rude, it is just that the media divert people from what design really is. Personally I like this car, but it is not designed for the real world. The back looks like a FIAT Stilo van's.

[@jeremylinfan]

we need a GLK review!!!

[@NoneOfMeHaveDID]

"Design" has many meanings and the academic one is, as usual, one of the furthest away from common language. Academics can enjoy distort the meaning of words (more or less rightly, as sometimes they like to roll back language changes happened long ago) as much as they want. It makes them feel superior to the masses. Languages are alive. They change while people change the way they speak. Design can mean project or look, depending on the context. Language rules are descriptive, not prescriptive.