IIHS Crash Test
MPG (up to)
14 -16 City / 17 -20 HWY
Horsepower
268 -342
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Barbara T
I love my SUV- a sunroof is included.
Very reliable and easy to drive. I like the fact that it is a bit higher up than a regular car. It gives me a better view all around my vehicle. Less blind spots. Built to last. All I have ever had to do is regular oil changes and tune-ups. A great engine. It has plenty of "git-up-and-go" when you need it.
accountCircle Danielle P
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
I absolutely love my ML320! Not only are the seats extremely comfortable, it sits really high up so I can see all of the road in front of me. It's basically like driving a tank. It's super durable and incredibly reliable in awful weather such as snowfall.
accountCircle Pat H
It has been a very good and dependable car it is fun to drive
I enjoy driving my car it is easy to park and to get things in and out of it. My only complaint is that the moon roof has never worked right
accountCircle grissel o
It's the one safest cars out there. And its best high quality car to have.
I like that everything is high quality. For being 18 years old it still runs great. Its safe and fun.
accountCircle Sydney P
The Classic Family Made Mercedes
This vehicle is reliable, but maintenance can be costly so keep that in mind when buying foreign cars. The look of the car is somewhat dated so I would keep that in mind when comparing to other vehicles. Keeping that in mind the interior of the vehicle is beautiful and the faux wood surfacing is nice and creates a luxury feel. This car will burn fuel for fun, so keep that in mind when buying the vehicle. The mpg in the city is 17 and the highway is 21 I believe so again this plays into the car burning fuel for fun. It takes plus fuel so whenever I do fuel up the total cost is around $60. The seats in the front are heated, while the back seats are not. All four windows are controlled by the center console located in between the driver and passenger seat, however the buttons are cheaply made.
accountCircle Rick B
You'd Never Guess It's Age
My Mercedes ML320 is reliable and performs well with 188,000 miles on it. Most everything still works, including the electronics and air conditioning. The back seats fold down for extra storage in the back. The paint has held up well over the years. I would recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Stephanie G
Nice and spacious family vehicle
My vehicle has held up considerably well for its age and mileage. I've just recently had to replace the radiator, but other than that no problems. It's comfortable and spacious. Rides quite smoothly and I feel like it's going to continue holding up for years to come.
accountCircle John N
First aid kit located in the left panel above the tire. Also it is a very heavy car.
New owner-no real problems. However,the manuel is very complex and this car has more buttons and switches then I am use to. So I am having to read and reread several times to learn about how everything works.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Preet R
7 seater, even though you cannot fit an adult in the back.
The doors have had so many recalls and sometimes do not call. There has always been an issue with the fuel gadget. One issue after another.
accountCircle Ashley S
If you don't maintain the tune up or oil changes the it eats gas
I have had bad luck. The paint peels easy. It is a gas guzzler
accountCircle Teresa B
Do not buy unless you are prepared to pay dole for every single thing.
Repairs and maintenance are costly bought used for good price but was unaware of the cost of normal maintenance and repairs.
accountCircle Blair G
2001 Mercedes 320M review- comfortable, reliable vehicle
Great gas mileage. Extremely comfortable during long trips. Sturdy. Minor mechanical issues with locking mechanism in back passenger door. I wish the cup holders were adjustable because I've had drinks fall out. Plastic fixtures on sun visors, seat adjusters, and window buttons break easily.
accountCircle Kiara S
The driver seat feels very spacious.
It is old. The radio is out of date of course. The cup holders are weird.. It needs a lot of maintenance work as well..

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 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG
342 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner Reviews

3.77
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5 stars 18%
4 stars 59%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 9%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Bertha C on March 29, 2021
Is dependable and you can always count on it to start when you go out with your.
I love the smooth ride. I love the gas conservation. I love the windows and the sunroof. Cost of maintenance is extremely high.
accountCircle Pat H on March 22, 2021
It has been a very good and dependable car it is fun to drive
I enjoy driving my car it is easy to park and to get things in and out of it. My only complaint is that the moon roof has never worked right

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has an average owner rating of 3.77 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class A Good Car?

I believe the 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a good vehicle. It is reliable and gets excellent gas mileage.
Kimberly L.
Yes, it is very safe and the material that its build is made of, is very strong. It still has been doing even after a decade. There have been minor problems dealing with AC but otherwise it is a good... Read More
Joan F.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is mostly reliable. I have only had minor issues with the internal systems.
Meredith W.
Yes it is very reliable it has survived for 18 years with very minor issues. Some minor issues included AC being broken or cylinders misfiring.
Allie W.

Is The 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class A Good Value?

It costed about 56,000. It is worth its value because it is probably one of the safest cars that I've owned.
Sophia B.

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety