MERCEDES M-CLASS (1998 - 2005)奔驰的M级(1998至2005年)
New models develop gradually from their predecessors ?新型号逐步发展从前辈? or at least some of them do.或者至少有一些是. The Mercedes M-class is rather different.奔驰的M族颇为不同. A greater step forward from its predecessor, the utilitarian G-Wagen, could hardly be imagined.从更大的一步,它的前身,功利77wagen,很难想象. In interior ambience and on-road ability, it?s the difference between Grozny and Guildford.室内氛围和路能力吗?收盘相差格罗兹尼和侨. Although interior quality was initially questionable, the M-class graduated into a credible Range Rover rival and until the launch of the BMW X5, represented the ultimate expression of 4x4 urban chic.虽然内政部最初质量问题,除了M级毕业进入射程孚可信的对手,直到发射体X5宝马、4-4代表最终体现城市时尚. More often seen clambering gamely up a kerb in the high street than up a mountain in the Peak District, the M-class is nevertheless a very capable vehicle both on-road and off.更为常见飞身惊慌了路边的一比山高街山顶区<M族是一个非常能干的汽车都不过路断. It?s also a roomy and practical proposition for those willing to pay for the three pointed star.?收盘也有宽敞、实用的命题愿意付出三指星.
HISTORY历史
Clever product placement brought the M-class to a global audience of millions in its role as Best Supporting Actor in Steven Spielberg?s Jurassic Park follow up ?The Lost World?.聪明生产带来就业的M级为全球亿万观众在其作为最佳男配角的史蒂芬史匹堡?收盘侏罗纪公园跟进?失落的世界?. The basis for the M-class is anything but prehistoric considering that the G-Wagen?s underpinnings wouldn?t look out of place behind glass in the Imperial War Museum.依据<M族是什么,但他考虑到史前77wagen?收盘依据wouldn?笔看个地方在玻璃背后的帝国战争博物馆. This car is produced in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and encountered similar superficial quality issues as BMW when they opened shop in Spartanburg, North Carolina.这是汽车生产塔斯卡罗萨,表面质量和阿拉巴马遇到类似问题时打开宝马店斯帕坦,北卡罗来纳. With later cars, these problems were largely ironed out, and a more European quality feel was engineered in.后来同车,基本上解决这些问题,更是感受到欧洲工程质量进来
The first model launched in the UK was the ML320, debuting in June 1998 with a relatively cheap sticker price of £34,445.第一种模式是在英国推出ml320,debuting1998年6月以34445英镑的价格相对低廉贴纸. This was followed four months later by the gutsy V8-powered ML430, which retailed for £42,465.其次是4个月后的血性V8的马力ml430,零售价为42465英镑. There were no manual gearbox options available, although the five-speed automatic was the tried and trusted ?box used in the E and S-class cars.均无手册变速箱可供选择虽然5速自动是试图与信任?使用电子信箱和S级轿车. Whilst undoubtedly launching the M-class firmly into the premium 4x4 bracket, these prices significantly undercut equivalent specification Range Rover figures, with the ML320 retailing in the same ballpark as a top-end Jeep Grand Cherokee.虽然无疑发射的M级四轮驱动托架牢固的溢价,这些价格大大低于同等规格射程孚数字随着零售ml320在同一球场作为高档大切诺基吉普车.
In 2000 range as a whole benefited from improved quality interiors and body coloured bumpers, and the ML270CDi was launched.2000射程为整体素质得到提高,身体内部彩色保险杠、ml270cdi拉开战幕. This diesel M-class was partly in response to the success of rival diesel offerings, and at £28,840 undercuts its nearest Range Rover rival by £11,000.这一柴油M族部分回应对手成功柴油冥在28840英镑,削弱了其最接近的对手孚射程11000英镑. The behemoth ML55 AMG also bowed in as a pre-emptive strike against BMW?s X5.behemothml55的也拜倒在磁悬浮作为先发制人打击宝马?收盘荚. Nevertheless, as the locals in Tuscaloosa know, when it comes to trucks there?s no substitute for cubic inches: the diesel unit is a tad underpowered for the sort of imperious velocities an M-class should be able to generate to dispose of lesser road users.不过,由于当地人在塔斯卡罗萨知道,当谈到车呢?收盘不能替代立方英寸:柴油股是低估了小孩子的那种专横速度M族应能产生处理较轻道路使用者.
2001 saw a further revision to the M-class.2001年进一步修改为M族. A more aggressive front end was instantly apparent with restyled lights and bumpers.更明显的侵略性前端即刻restyled灯和保险杠. It?s inside that owners of older M-class models will start getting slightly green-eyed.?旧米内,业主收盘级型号将于稍为绿色眼睛. Like the A-class, the centre console reflects the design seen in the S-class model, whilst the minor controls have been smartened up with flashes of chrome and red detailing.如A级,中心控制台的设计体现出现在收盘级模式虽然轻微管制一直smartened起来铬、红色闪光详述. Rear seat passengers are now treated to their own ventilation controls and also get a pair of double cup holders.后座乘客正对待自己也得到了一双通风管、双杯持有. Alabama, remember?阿拉巴马,记得吗? The ML430 was replaced at this stage by the ML500, a 292bhp monster designed to spike the guns of BMW?s X5.取而代之的ml430现阶段由ml500,一项旨在292bhp怪兽宝马穗枪?收盘荚.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
In short, a massive hunk of metal.总之,大量金属主菜. The first impression an M-class gives is of being far larger than it looks in pictures.第一印象是M族则是被远远大于看来在图片. Blame it on the trendy rounded styling, vaguely reminiscent of a Land Rover Freelander or Honda CR-V if you will.咎在时尚造型四舍五入,隐约暗示了本田越野freelander或铬钒如果你会. In actual fact the M-class towers over a Grand Cherokee, dwarfs a Land Rover Discovery and makes a Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon appear somewhat thin.实际上M族塔较大切诺基、侏儒发现了越野车和一辆丰田越野使得亚马逊似乎有点薄.
The interior is recognisably Mercedes, but with a difference.内政部是recognisably奔驰,但有差别. It looks as if whilst creating the interior, a rogue stylist last employed by Hyundai in 1985 managed to make his contribution felt.看来,虽然创造内政部最后一个流氓设计师受雇于现代管理做出了贡献,1985感觉. Some of the plastics feel decidedly insubstantial, and on early models opening the glove box will reveal hinges the quality of which are shamed by your average CD case.塑胶感觉有些单薄军火库、与早期型号将盒子打开手套的质量所揭示铰蒙羞贵平均唯如此. Other parts of the cabin, however retain the traditional Mercedes bulletproof feel.其他部分机舱,但保留传统防弹宾士感觉.
Rather than supply a traditional low range lever, a simple button on the dash suffices, and a sophisticated electronic traction control system called 4-ETS stops the wheels from spinning.而非传统的低幅度供应杠杆,一个简单的按钮就足以冲刺,并采用先进的电子控制系统称为牵引4-烟雾从纺纱站轮子. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, twin front and side airbags, a premium Bose stereo system, ABS, cruise control, an alarm/immobiliser and Mercedes excellent Electronic Stability Control Programme, although woe betide any elk who expected an M-class to swerve out of its way.标准装备包括空调、双侧面气袋,地价百色立体声系统、ABS的,巡航控制报警/防盗、电子稳定控制梅赛德斯优秀节目虽然荣辱与共betide任何人都预料埃尔克米级转出自行其是. An extra cost luxury pack includes powered leather seats and a wood interior for those prone to forgetting they are in a Mercedes-Benz.额外费用折包括核动力豪华皮革、木材席位内政部容易忘记那些在他们宾士.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Although still quite a rarity on many forecourts, a used M-class is worth searching for.虽然还是相当少见多forecourts,用M族值得探索. You?ll need to be able to find £13,575 before invitations to a party with ML320 on the invite arrive.你?要能找到当地13575英镑邀请前就邀请了党ml320到达. This will secure a 98 S plate car with 51,000 miles on the clock.这将确保1998年的5.1万英里的车板时钟. Naturally mileage in this sense is classed as on-road mileage.在这个意义上,自然里就被列为路里程. Any significant off road use will show up in the condition of suspension and bodywork and must be taken into account during valuation.道路使用过任何重大的状况会赏光、暂停和车身必须考虑在估价.
Prices for the ML430 start at £14,225 for a spotless 98 S plate car and whilst the largest engined M-class has suffered worse relative depreciation compared to the ML320.ml430价格为14225英镑,开始为期98年的一尘不染,而最大的汽车钢板引擎M族遭受了比较严重的相对贬值ml320. This figure still represents a residual percentage better than its similarly engined E-class and S-class brethren, watchwords for financial probity in their classes.这个数字仍比其代表剩余百分比同样引擎电子级和S级弟财经笃实他们走进课堂.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Aside from checking the structural integrity of some of the internal fittings, there?s not a great deal to worry about with a nearly new M-class.除了检查一下内部结构完整配件、?收盘不会很大与近忧新M族. Most premium 4x4s have led relatively pampered lives, as school run is far gentler than black run.大多数四轮驱动导致地价相对万般生命,作为学校来说,远远比温和黑轮. Check the underbody and the undersides of the front and rear valances for damage, as the M Class?检查车身底部及undersides的前方和后方价,损坏、米类为? modest 213mm ground clearance and wheel articulation does not match up to an equivalent Range Rover when the going gets tough.213mm谦虚地清理及车轮歌唱比赛最多不相等时程路走严惩.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on an ML320) Spend a lot of time crawling down muddy slopes and your fun will cost around £90 for a new set of front brake pads.(大约基于ml320)花很多时间在泥泞的山坡下爬行和乐趣会使你为90英镑左右一套新的刹车皮阵线. Trying to mount a tricky boulder that destroys a radiator will cost you approximately £310.试图展开刁钻巨石,捣毁散热器会使你大约310英镑. A more likely scenario is a shopping trolley through a headlight which will wipe around £120 worth of smile from an M-Class owner?s face.更可能的情况是购物小车通过后将擦大灯价值约120英镑的笑容从M族主人?收盘脸. A new alternator requires alternate plans for £300, and a new starter motor will be around £240.新发电机需要300英镑候补计划,将围绕新的起动马达240英镑.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
And on the road is where most M-class examples have spent their entire lives.而在路上是最米级的例子已用整个生命. Whilst trawling through the predictable headlines that each new 4x4 handles like a GTi, the poise of the M-class is quite startling.虽然通过拖网预见头条处理一样,每一个新GTI组4-4、<稳重的M族令人吃惊. The taller tyres and body create a small amount of sway in corners, but the driving experience is not as far removed from, say, an E-class Estate as you might imagine.高大的身体和轮胎制造少量荡荡在角落,但由于驾驶经验并不是相去甚远,例如电子类产业如你想象. Though no BMW X5, the M-class remains a tidy handler.虽然没有体X5宝马的M族仍得整齐面团.
The ML320 is a particularly popular model, and strikes the best compromise between performance and economy.尤其是受欢迎的ml320示范、罢工和经济表现最好的折衷. With an average fuel consumption of 21.7mpg, the ML320 won?t be financially crippling in city traffic, yet can crack 60 mph in 10 seconds.平均耗油21.7mpg,ml320获胜?笔财政瘸腿城市交通但主机可以打60年10秒. With a maximum boot capacity of 2020 litres, the M-class is also a more accomplished load lugger than a Range Rover, Cherokee or Ford Explorer.与2020公升容量最高长靴、<M族也是一个较为完成一系列孚负荷比铁罐、切诺基还是福特探索者.
OVERALL 总体
A used M-class is an aspirational target.一个用M族是一个理想的目标. It exudes powerful messages about its driver and can cope with almost any condition or situation imposed upon it.它一股强大的信息和司机几乎可以应付任何状况,或强加条件. Trying to imagine a more capable or versatile vehicle is a fruitless task.试图想象能力更是徒劳无功或全能车任务. It?s fun to drive, handles off road obstacles competently, and with the fitment of the optional third row of seats, does a pretty fair impression of an MPV.?收盘驾驶乐趣,胜任处理客道障碍,与车头择第三排座位,难道一个漂亮的巡逻艇公平印象.
If you are comfortable with guiding a big, wide car around city streets and are similarly unconcerned about publicity surrounding other road users?如果你是一个大的指导与舒适,城市街道和车宽大约同样漠不关心公关其他道路使用者? survival rates when making closer acquaintance with the grille-mounted three-pointed star of your M-class, then it may well be your car for all seasons.生存率接近时相识的门锁装三星指你的M级那可能是你的车全部季节.
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