IIHS Crash Test
MPG (up to)
14 -15 City / 17 -19 HWY
Horsepower
268 -342
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Pilar A
This is an ML55, AMG, SUV
This vehicle is almost 20 years old. Most people are amazed when I tell them. It still is in great condition mechanically. Very dependable. I experience issues with the digital readings however. They are almost always lit up, even when there is nothing wrong. The bumpers are super fragile.
accountCircle Danielle W
Beautiful reliable all wheel drive Mercedes.
It is a bumpy ride sometimes, but that is because it is basically an off-the-road vehicle. It is not easy on gas, but worth it. Every feature and luxury available on a mid-luxury vehicle, fast pickup, convenient design. Beautiful car and holds its value forever.
accountCircle Jamie S
Great mid size SUV with all the details and options and love my Mercedes Benz.
Love Mercedes and the only problem I have had is the air conditioning. It rides very well and very comfortable seating and has all the options including the panoramic sunroof. Has always been reliable and has lots of space in the back. Seats five very comfortable.
accountCircle Cynthia H
Heated seats, stereo system, navigation, comfortable seats.
It is perfect size vehicle. Not too big, not too small. I love the safety features. It is engine is designed to drop down in case of a head on which is designed to protect those inside the vehicle. I know someone who had this happen and it saved them from harm. I love the automatic stick shift so easy to navigate going up and down the hills and saves my brakes and conserves gas. I love the comfort level inside as well as the stereo system, navigation always a plus. I love the sunroof, lots of window visibility, I love the burlwood console. It has few minor drawbacks such as the cup holder design will not allow you to safely keep a tall cup without it spilling over. They designed a short Mercedes cup that is optional for you to use. It has been the best car I have ever owned. It has only had normal problems which are not as expensive to repair if once the warranty is up you use a reputable independent Mercedes repair shop. Yelp is your friend. I love the Mercedes m class!
accountCircle John T
All cars have blind spots but I feel like this car doesn't have many blind spots
I have a Four cylinder so of course it doesn't have much power in the beginning but it runs like a champ. Great on gas. Rides smooth. Sound system is great. It gets me where I need to go. Only major issue I had was with my spark plugs & coil ignition other then that everything has been fine.
accountCircle Janet R
It is a very safe car and user friendly and gets fairly good gas mileage.
Love the size, visibility, easy to drive, always in 4 wheel drive. Easy to maintain, I feel safe in it!
accountCircle Elena A
I love my m-Class Mercedes.
It's reliable, extremely safe, very comfortable. We've been hit by other drivers and our car has come out fine while the other cars have not. You do have to be aware that maintenance is higher than other cars but I still would buy another one.
accountCircle Fred H
Safe luxury. We wish we could buy again.
Safe dependable. Roomy Up high My wife loves it. It have saved us

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Susie C
ML320 body rust at 10 years
ML320 body rusts in about 10 years of operation. Window regulator has been replaced three times in the life of the vehicle.
accountCircle Angelo B
Mercedes-Benz ML430 SUV 4 door V8.
I love my Mercedes-Benz ML430 SUV. But the car repairs are so much money. And not every mechanic knows how to work on it. And the dealership is way too much money to take it to. But I do love the car. It's fun and makes me happy. My wife loves it too.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
268 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG
342 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner Reviews

4.50
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Marilyn M on February 6, 2021
A comfortable, stylish, high performance vehicle.
The performance is amazing. It is a powerful reliable vehicle. The only problem is the maintenance is rather expensive, even if you do the labor yourself a standard oil change still is about $100. It is very comfortable, although I don't like how the air vents are right behind the cup holders.
accountCircle Rosie B on June 8, 2020
Find a mechanic you trust!
Purchased my vehicle in 2000 and it is still running 18 years later. It is very dependable however when things do break - the expenses are high. My suggestion is to find a repair location who specializes in your specific car brand - and build a loyalty with them to be your top mechanic for your car. My mechanic was actually my service manager at my Mercedes dealership. It is a win/win for me.

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 4 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a combined MPG of 19 which ranks it #1 of 4 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class A Good Car?

Yes, it is excellent. Only drawback is that repairs, when necessary, are more expensive than other vehicles and it does ride a little rough.
Jenna M.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

It is very reliable and only problems involve that it is a rough ride. Apparently, the vehicle, while considered a luxury brand, can also be taken off-road.
Elizabeth C.

Is The 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class A Good Value?

Purchased used, at just under $20,000. We considered this to be a very good value for a Mercedes Benz.
A W.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2000 mercedes benz ml320 oil type?

Answer: The oil type used on the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 iS5W-40. Some of the products that You can use are Castrol Edge Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40 or Valvoline SynPower Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40. The main function of...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety