2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

IIHS Crash Test

Good

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MPG (up to)

11 -20 City / 15 -25 HWY

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Horsepower

163 -503

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Milly G

2011 Mercedes ml350 - very reliable! Highly recommend!

This car is extremely reliable. I have had it for four years and never have had any trouble. I only have replaced the battery once. It is very comfortable. I commute long distances often and love driving in this vehicle. It has heated seats and a heated steering wheel which is perfect for the winter.

Nide D

It gets great gas mileage.

What do you need to know, I love it.. Love it, no dislike it, very like it, I am in love with my vehicle.

THERESA P

2011 ML350 -AMAZING VEHICLE

I love this vehicle. I have only had 1 major problem with it. The driver side window control panel went out. It was a costly fix but overall I can not complain. The car is great on gas mileage, rides like a dream and still looks brand new. It is comfortable to go on long road trips.

Sherry B

Beautiful Car With Great Features

My vehicle is very reliable and is extremely comfortable. There are various features. Not only, is it comfortable it's also very safe. The anti lock features allow for extra safety when driving in inclement weather. Overall, I would highly recommend this vehicle.

Celeste H

Excellent diesel mileage. Can drive from n Dallas to s Houston on half a tank.

Excellent diesel mileage. I get up to 46 mpg on the Hwy. No significant issues. Money has been spent on routine maintenance. It should be noted diesels are more expensive to maintain, but you can keep the car for 300k miles or more vs a gasoline engine.

Kathleen H

Good car, bad plastic! Fast, reliable, luxury and envied.

My 2011 Mercedes Benz ml350 has one recall on it and it has to do with the passenger air bag. That is the only mechanical issue that it had. Everything else works great! Mercedes Benz always puts out a quality vehicle and powerful motor. They need to work on the plastic parts inside the vehicle because this is my second Mercedes Benz and both cars had plastic parts that constantly break off.

Lars M

It is a very practical car for all uses.

It is a very comfortable car. I have plenty of space for my long legs. Long distance travel is a pleasure. The only thing I could have used, is a little more space for luggage.

Tim P

Heated seats, steering wheels and back up camera.

Very comfortable, great on gas. Some recall but nothing major. Very safe in the snow. Heated leather seats and steering wheel. Repair are known to be costly. Find a auto mechanic that knows what he or she is doing, could potentially save you hundreds.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jessica T

Mercedes = major problems.

I have had a lot of mechanical issues with this car. The computer in the car broke and my car wouldn't accelerate. I would have to pull over and shut it off, restart it and go again. I had to spend 1600$ to fix this. I had something wrong with the latch in my trunk, water was leaking inside because of this and ruined a battery. The trunk no longer works. The radio in this car goes off and on.

Mr. Bomer

Vehiclular Nightmare

This vehicle must be possessed by evil spirits. The rear brake lamp stopped working, engine misfires, one headlamp stopped working, transmission randomly will not shift, and recently the ABS no longer functions. The dealership and several certified Mercedes-Benz shops cannot determine the cause, but rather want to replace each individual item. I'm confident the computer is to blame.

Shauna B

Mercedes one of the leaders a very trusted luxury classy brand.

My vehicle is white with black seats. The seats in the back can't lie down to make a big area in the back. It can be used to transport big objects the back area has carpet it came with an emergency kit. It has a place to charge your phone in front and back. My phone pair with the speaker it has a screen where you can see in back of you to back up it has MapQuest it also will let you know when you are backing up.

Colby H

It is an SUV and has decent performance and a low-quality interior for the price.

For the price, it is mediocre. From a mercedes-benz, one would expect that the interior is high quality, the technology is good for the time period, and the vehicle is reliable. However, this is not the case. In terms of reliability, any Toyota or Hyundai would be much better, and for the price of a used 2011 ml350, a used Japanese or Korean car from 2016+ would be a much better use of money in all aspects.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Models

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

ML 350

268 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats

ML 350 BlueTEC

210 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

ML 450 Hybrid

163 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

ML 550

382 HP 15 MPG 5 Seats

ML 63 AMG

503 HP 12 MPG 5 Seats

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2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner Reviews

4.46

37 Reviews

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Efe Y on May 24, 2021

The first vehicle that I ever owned was this Benz SUV.

The vehicle could still operate and it is in decent condition. However, it requires high maintenance as the years are passing. The car is super comfortable and quite spacious. I have great reliability in this car for when I have to drive to my destinations. Nonetheless, a great first car and does the job well.

Jessica T on April 16, 2021

Mercedes = major problems.

I have had a lot of mechanical issues with this car. The computer in the car broke and my car wouldn't accelerate. I would have to pull over and shut it off, restart it and go again. I had to spend 1600$ to fix this. I had something wrong with the latch in my trunk, water was leaking inside because of this and ruined a battery. The trunk no longer works. The radio in this car goes off and on.

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Pros from Owners

Chris C.

This vehicle is a great size. The 550 engine is a much more rare find, but worth the extra money. Perfect mid size vehicle. It can fit multiple car seats in the back seat if you are looking for a family car. Would definitely recommend.

Cons from Owners

Chris C.

I do not really think there are any cons, other than it does not have a third row if you are looking for extra space. However the extra trunk space/storage is great. Worth the lack of seating in my opinion.

Ranks #9 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

4.46

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2011 BMW X5

26 MPG

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2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

25 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 mercedes ml350 oil type?

Answer: Mobil is the recommended oil brand to use in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. Only use an oil with a viscosity rating of SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40. You should get into a habit of checking the oil level often, no less...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs