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Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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$48,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Tesla Model X
2023 Tesla Model X
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$99,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
Electric
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 107 MPGE
Hwy: 97 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Range
N/A
Range
348 miles
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Rear Angle View
2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Dashboard
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2021-2023 Tesla Model X Cockpit
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Electric
Horsepower
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
670 hp
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
N/A
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,652 lbs
5,185 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
6,600 lbs
5,000 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
102 MPGE
City
18 MPG
107 MPGE
Highway
24 MPG
97 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.8 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
442.8 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
590.4 miles
N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
N/A
348 miles
Battery Size
N/A
100 kWh
Charge Time
N/A
14 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.75 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
198.3 in
Height
70.7 in
66 in
Max Width
75.8 in
78.7 in
Front Width
64.7 in
67.1 in
Rear Width
65.2 in
67.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
116.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.3 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.4 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
60.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
55.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.4 in
38.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
41 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.4 in
56.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
58.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
80.3 ft³
91.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.2 ft³
37.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
38.2 ft³
37.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
40.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
20" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
20" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/50HR19
P265/45VR20
Rear Tire
P255/50HR19
P275/45VR20
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Polar White
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Cinnabar Red Metallic
  • Dakota Brown Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Palladium Silver Metallic
  • Steel Gray Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Solid Black
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Gray/Dark Gray, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Black, Premium Seat Trim
  • Cream, Premium Seat Trim
  • White/Black, Premium Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dinamica/MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Almond Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Almond Beige/Mocha, Leather Upholstery
  • Auburn Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Dark Gray, Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Optional
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Optional
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Optional
Standard
Keyless Start
Optional
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Optional
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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