http://www.autoexpress.co.uk SpecialIssue 87
LivingwithaMercedesX-Class OURCARS
Pe
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Gi
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Second opinion
“THEstop-startsystemrequiresafirmpressofthebrake
pedaltowork,andtheautomaticgearboxmakesithard
togetoffthemarkpromptlyandsmoothly,forexample
atroundabouts.Thesearesmallnigglesinan
otherwiseexcellentpackage,though.”
AlexIngramAl Staffwriter
PracticalityCar-derived switchgear helpsthe X-Class stand apart from its rivals
PerformanceV6 diesel is astrong unit, but it comesatthe expense of economy
Essentials
MercedesX350 d
V6 4MATIC Power
Onfleetsince: January2019
Pricenew: £47,412
Engine: 3.0-litreV6diesel,
254bhp
CO 2 /tax: 236g/km/£260
Options: Metallicpaint(£630),
COMANDOnline(£2,748),Stylepackage
(£1,218),Parkingpackage(£1,218),black
leatherupholstery(£1,098),differential
lock(£612),raisedsuspension(£270),
19-inchalloys(£600),loadbedroll
cover(£1,974),towbar(£451)
Mileage/mpg: 5,662/22.0mpg
Anyproblems? Leakingloadbedcover
*InsurancequotefromAA(08001070680)fora
42-year-oldinBanbury,Oxon,withthreepoints.
WE LIKEMerc’s cabin is very
upmarket,with plenty of premium
materials throughout. We also
love the truck’ssmooth ride, which
makes it perfect fordaily use.
WE DON’TLack of smartphone
connectivity is ashame. And
despitethe powerful engine,
the gearboxhampersprogress–
we wish it wasquicker to react.
TRUCKSdon’tcomemuchbetter
thantheX-ClassV6,butthevery
highpricetagisaseriousdeterrent
foranyonelookingtobuya
family-friendlyvehiclethat
doublesasaworkhorse.
★★★★★
Verdict