The safety can make sure that you will drive safely and comfortably just in case there is something bad to happen. Love the wood steering wheel feel and the lane departure warning. Secured the unlimited mileage and five year extended warranty directly from Mercedes-Benz. Driving Impressions The 2015 M-Class' standard gasoline V6 engine gets fairly frisky if you're willing to take it to redline, but acceleration can feel a little pokey in normal driving conditions. This car is designed with three rows of seating and the backside is convertible into a trunk. Some services may be limited or restricted in some areas.
Features may be introduced and updated at varying dates, and may also require a vehicle software update. Even the hot-rod M-Class, it turns out, is more of a deranged highway cruiser than a true sport machine. It is the customer's sole responsibility to verify the accuracy of the prices with the dealer. When the driver responds to the system's alert by braking, it precisely applies the brake force required to help prevent such an accident or help reduce its severity. For two riders, back-seat legroom is excellent, kneeroom superb, headroom vast. Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the system's alerts before braking, as that may not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safely. You should hope a car in its class would be great but I assure you nothing but a lemon painted white.
They all also incorporate a large multifunction screen with illustrated and animated menus, plus readouts for vehicle information, feature settings and driver-assistance systems. We never felt it doing much of anything, to tell the truth, although body motions were satisfactorily controlled in the hills. It is the driver's responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. An express feature fully opens or closes the roof with a single touch, and a manual sliding sunshade helps block out unwanted sunlight. Well, we also have no exact clue about the price, but we really hope that this new Mercedes Bens car will be more affordable than the previous series. Advanced front and rear crumple zones progressively deform to help absorb impact forces before dissipating them over, under and around the cabin.
Safety Standard safety features for all 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class models include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, PreSafe which can identify an imminent crash and automatically take measures to secure occupants , hill-start assist and hill-descent control, active front head restraints, a driver inattention warning system, a collision warning system, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury. All fees and programming subject to change. You can also program the mirrors to fold automatically when you remote-lock the vehicle, then unfold upon unlocking. It should not be used as a substitute for driver awareness and checking of surrounding traffic conditions. The system is designed to sense when you're traveling on a multilane highway, and whether the area across the dashed lane marking is clear for a lane-change, then precisely steer into the adjacent lane.
Connection may be limited by cellular signal and other factors. Apps, content and features are selected solely by their providers. Driving Impressions The 2014 M-Class's standard gasoline V6 engine gets fairly frisky if you're willing to take it to redline, but acceleration can feel a little pokey in normal driving conditions. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions. Just keep an eye on the bottom line: The base price is already relatively high to begin with, and adding extras can easily inflate it by another five figures if you're not careful. It's a reason in itself to buy this Benz. It estimates but does not predict the curvature and lane layout of the road ahead or the movement of vehicles ahead.
In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. With one in the storage tray, two in the front console, and two more for the second row, there's a port within reach of every passenger. Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles. I am officially a Benz girl! Attention Assist studies patterns in the driver's fine steering adjustments, can identify fatigue and drowsiness, chiming and flashing a coffee cup icon on the instrument panel. Seat bottom side bolsters are not adjustable and hurt my hips. The ride quality is exemplary, isolating occupants from both impacts and noise; it's a reason in itself to buy this Benz.
It is the most comfortable car we have ever owned. An off-road package for several different modes of trail driving is available and allows for ground clearance of up to 11. The vial is easily replaced when you'd like to change scents. Moreover, it is designed with a front fog light which looks so elegant despite it has small size. Although they improved the nav system its not best-in-class and for the price, it should be - no touch screen and voice command is still not perfected. System cannot determine if a space is legally available or of a suitable surface for parking. The M-Class also came up aces in crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, receiving the top mark of in the moderate-overlap frontal offset, small-overlap frontal offset, side-impact and roof strength tests.
It can also alert you when you exceed the limit. Next, you can also see the mirrors that use the electronic system. If the vehicle ahead slows to a stop, it can brake to a full halt. We never felt it coupling or decoupling. For instance, if we show a navigation display with a map, there is a navigation disc with the car. Adding the Premium 1 package to any of the above M-Class models brings a rearview camera, power-folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, a 10-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar , a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver memory functions, double sun visors, a navigation system with 10 gigabytes of music storage, voice-command functionality, a rear 115-volt household-style power outlet, satellite radio and an iPod interface. Steering is very light without much feedback, but offers good drivability once you learn to hold it gently.
No major issues over 15k miles, and although you are stuck with premium gas and high maintenance cost, you get exclusivity in return. Valving inside each shock absorber automatically firms up during stronger body motions for sharper handling feedback and stability, and reduces the damping rates during gentler motions for a smoother, more composed ride. I also have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and am told they are built on the same chassis. By gently circulating air through perforations in the seat and backrest, the seats help keep you cooler and your clothes drier during warmer months. Powertrains and Performance All 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class models come standard with a seven-speed automatic.
Android Auto is a product of Google Inc. Bluetooth support but they all have it even the inexpensive cars. Displayed on the central in-dash screen during low-speed maneuvers, it helps you avoid obstacles as you negotiate tight spaces, whether you're moving forward or backing up. In government crash tests, the 2014 Mercedes M-Class earned a overall with five stars in frontal and side crash tests and four stars in rollover testing. Introduction In the premium midsize crossover sport-utility segment there are a couple of athletic entries that feel as if they could give a sport sedan a run for the money on a deserted, curvy road. If it senses that a pedestrian has entered in your path, the system can automatically apply the brakes.