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Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A) Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

2013 Mercedes Benz ML350 BlueTec

Scott Clardy, Shelbyville, TN, 04/13/2020
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
19 of 29 people found this review helpful

I've been dealing with my friends ML350 Bluetec.(Single mom of 4 children) I feel obligated to inform anyone who's interested in buying one of these pieces of junk to spend the money on psychiatric visits to help you lose these perverted thoughts of owning one of these..I cant speak for any other MB model but this one, its the only one I've had the unfortunate experience to be involved with. These engines are junk, you'll get 80-90.000 of wonderful miles before the heartache starts, then unless you are a wallstreet banker you wont be able to afford this engine.The emissions controls will absolutely break you. Most of the time the MB dealer will suggest a new engine because they know its a losing battle to try to keep repairing these things to keep them on the road. DO NOT FALL FOR THEIR SUPERIOR ENGINEERING BS! I'll sum it up simply, look in the owners manual for their oil specifications on this engine. ITS NOT EVEN RECOMMENDED FOR DIESEL ENGINES! it was chosen solely for the purpose of increasing fuel mileage, which in theory it will do.The whole time you are using this oil it is clogging up the inside of the engine with CATASTROPHIC effects! Its the beginning of the end from the day that vehicle rolls out of the showroom. I could go on and on with technical information that would blow your mind. I thought I'd limit the mechanic speak to something everyone could understand..... oil changes. There's so much more wrong with the engineering on these diesel engines, we simply don't have the time nor space to list them all. BUY ONE OF THESE SUVs AT YOUR OWN PERIL, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. If by chance you unwittingly bought one of these (as my friend did) and its not reached the mileage the trouble begins at 80-90,000 miles. Sell it trade it get rid off it even if you have to take a substantial loss on it.Don't think yours will be the exception, you're only kidding yourself. BTW this survey had the lowest limit of one star, this car deserves ZERO stars!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

ML 350 bluetec

jay258, Rialto, CA, 09/27/2013
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
30 of 60 people found this review helpful

I have had the bluetec ML for about 4 months now. I have logged in about 9000 miles. No problems yet. Ride is excellent especially on highway. I am averaging about 25 mpg on mixed driving.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Engine/Transmission Combo!

Mel A., San Antonio, TX, 05/21/2020
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am a car guy and have owned many vehicles over the years. So, I believe I am qualified to say that my 2013 ML350 Bluetec has the best engine/transmission I’ve ever experienced in an SUV. We travel to Colorado often. My Bluetec travels up and down mountains without a single downshift! Loads of torque! And, I have logged as high as 33 mpg in highway travel; it routinely produces 26 mpg in city driving. To top it off, the cabin is whisper quiet at highway speed. Great car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Well-built, still looks new, safe & secure 4Matic

Weidspeed, Bulverde, TX, 12/05/2021
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We bought our 2013 ML350 BTC new - it has been a wonderful car. Most harrowing drive of my life was driving through a Wyoming ice & snow storm. Equipped with 4Matic & Michelin snow-rated winter tires … we had 0 problems, while others were in trouble. The turbo diesel has more torque than an ML550, yet provides 22 city/31 hwy mileage. We bought an extended factory warranty, followed with an extended Principal after market warranty, once that had expired. When there has been any repairs needed, they came at no cost to us, making the ownership experience more positive than if paying out of pocket. That said, still may be $ ahead not buying it he warranty.

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Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Sadman, 12/20/2024
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Mercedes Benz is all about leaking. I have fixed Coolant leaking, Engine Oil leaking. even regular maintenance is so expensive. if you are not rich family, you should keep away from MB brand.

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