Mercedes ML63 AMG

[blassy]

So gone back and forth last couple months on our next purchase. Now this beautiful beast has reared its ugly head. Has the add on performance package taking it to 550 HP and I'll admit it's giving the X5M a run for its money in my books.

[blassy]

Biggest problem with the X5 is that I'm not sure I'm a fan of the redesign.

[DeeTee]

Originally Posted by blassy

Biggest problem with the X5 is that I'm not sure I'm a fan of the redesign.

I agree. The old model X5 and X6 seem more aggressive.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I agree. The old model X5 and X6 seem more aggressive.

The outgoing models did have a more aggressive appearance to them but I will gladly overlook the more refined looks of the new model forth performance improvements they've made


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[DeeTee]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

The outgoing models did have a more aggressive appearance to them but I will gladly overlook the more refined looks of the new model forth performance improvements they've made


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I will agree to this.

[HL65]

Not a fan of the ML but would take new X5M in a heart beat! Also love the new redesign!!

[blassy]

Current X5 is a '12. Like it better but ZERO chance of buying it out at lease end and having an un-warrantied one.

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by blassy

Current X5 is a '12. Like it better but ZERO chance of buying it out at lease end and having an un-warrantied one.

These are popular in the NE where I live. I kid you not when I say that everyone that has one says the same thing, or they sell it at 6 years/100k mi when the extended warranty is up for a new one or an Audi X7 or whatever it is called.
Same story over and over. I don't have one though, so I can't confirm.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by HL65

Not a fan of the ML but would take new X5M in a heart beat! Also love the new redesign!!

This...

[Dyim]

Do you need a big back seat or trunk space?

If not, I would look at the Macan turbo also.

[Psmith]

X5M or X6M would be my pick

[bayerische]

It's quite simple... Really.

[blassy]

Don't get me wrong....HUGE BMW fan. Have driven nothing else for 10 years.
Just not sold on the redesign.
This will be the family mover - 8 month old and 4 year old so we need the space....car seats, strollers, trips etc. Porsche is out on that basis.
Performance - hands down you CANNOT beat the BMW...but if you don't like what you`re lookin`at..........

[nick c]

I'm also a BMW fan

[TheBluePrince]

Not a fan of any of the bling/lifestyle Merc SUV's....the only Merc "SUV" that matters or gets respect is the G-Wagen.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Not a fan of any of the bling/lifestyle Merc SUV's....the only Merc "SUV" that matters or gets respect is the G-Wagen.

Despite being designed with serious off road capabilities in mind, the G-Wagen is, ironically, the epitome of bling. It's the preferred vehicle of rappers, NBA players and 40 y/o women in Beverly Hills who spend their days driving back and forth between the plastic surgeon and the Hermes store.

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Despite being designed with serious off road capabilities in mind, the G-Wagen is, ironically, the epitome of bling. It's the preferred vehicle of rappers, NBA players and 40 y/o women in Beverly Hills who spend their days driving back and forth between the plastic surgeon and the Hermes store.

Oh dear. There's no accounting for the poor behaviour of those Beverly Hills folks it seems

Despite that though, it's still the only good ol' propper "G" car that Merc make. Even the idiots you mention can't take that away from it where as the GLC/E/S and whatever other new one's they deem to foist upon us lately (have you seen how hideous the GLE COUPE is?!?) don't need the idiot owners to make them seem terrible, they just are

[BNA/LION]

I am a Mercedes guy and really do not care for the "SUV" but this Mercedes ML63 AMG is awesome machine.

Test drive both and then see what you think.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/m...621-20rl9.html check the video out in this review!

[rr-nyc]

Having driven both, the X5M is miles ahead in performance and versatility. The ML is super nice but a big step below as far as driving and capabilities


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[bayerische]

Having driven both, and owning the X5M, my vote goes to the beemer.

[tommy91]

I have ML250 so dont think i can really comment lol

[1st amg]

Go for the MB, it won't let you down, a beast of a truck, sounds way better than the BMW, not as nimble as the Bimmer if that is what interest you. I am a MB fan as you probably have gathered by now, but I mean no disrespect for BMW as I owned them in the past. Have fun shopping


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[Laszlo]

You really need to see in person the new GLE 63 AMG Coupe... It's stunning!!!

[1st amg]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

You really need to see in person the new GLE 63 AMG Coupe... It's stunning!!!

I agree, I drove one about two weeks ago at an AMG event. This thing looked nuts and drove even nuttier. A true beast


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[TheBluePrince]

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

[DeeTee]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

I clearly disagree. The GLE63, X6, and Macan are the nicest vehicles money can buy with high ground clearance

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

+1.

This thing makes the X6 look good even though it's also ugly


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[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I don't know how anyone can like the GLE Coupe. They took the X6 and somehow made it even uglier.

This review is spot on.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/mercedes/gle-coupe/

"My goodness, this is an ugly car. Normally we say, “Ah yes, but it looks better in the metal,” but not in this instance we don’t. If BMW’s X6 previously held the award for biggest monstrosity in production car design, the Mercedes GLE Coupé has now comfortably lifted that title."

"The GLE Coupé is God’s way of saying you’ve got too much money and not enough taste. As so often in the motor industry, the customer is not always right."

I thougt the same thing until I saw it in person. It doesn't photograph well. But in person, it took my breath away. Go see one in person and you might change your mind.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I thougt the same thing until I saw it in person. It doesn't photograph well. But in person, it took my breath away. Go see one in person and you might change your mind.

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Not a 'new' MB fan but the AMG's look really nice

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I thougt the same thing until I saw it in person. It doesn't photograph well. But in person, it took my breath away. Go see one in person and you might change your mind.

Yep, already seen one. I didn't quite believe the review I posted the link to, I thought it couldn't be that bad, but it was, maybe even worse than described

I like a lot of Mercs and BMW's but this and the X6 are indefensibly ugly imo.