ON THE MOVE NEW X-CLASS V6
Mercedes-Benz launches new bakkie The X-Class impresses with its outstanding dynamism, assertiveness, and stylish appearance.
WITH A POWERFUL
DYNAMIC SELECT for an individual
SIX-CYLINDER engine,
choice of driving characteristics
7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic
With a choice of five driving modes,
transmission, and 4MATIC permanent
the engine response can be changed
all-wheel drive, the new X350d
by fingertip control – from relaxed and
4MATIC flagship model develops
comfortable to sporty and dynamic.
190 kW and a peak torque of 550Nm.
Comfort: This mode is activated
The tough performance double
automatically when the engine starts.
cab completes the sprint from 0 to
It provides comfort, emphasising
100km/h in 7.9 seconds. Permanent
harmonious accelerator characteristics
all-wheel drive ensures high levels
as well as early shift points.
of driving stability and handling
Eco: 7G-TRONIC PLUS changes the
dynamics both on and off the road.
gears at particularly low engine speeds. Sport: The engine responds more
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The Mercedes-Benz X-Class
immediately to throttle input. The
The demand for midsize double
automatic transmission makes use
cabs with typical passenger car
of the entire engine speed range to
characteristics and comfort features
change gears, and shifts at higher
has been steadily on the rise for
engine speeds.
years. At the same time, the number
Manual: The automatic transmission
of double cabs for private use is
can be manually operated using
increasing. They are no longer
the gearshift paddles on the
viewed purely as ‘workhorses’.
steering wheel. This leads to far
As the first premium manufacturer,
shorter shift times than in the
expect Mercedes-Benz to lead
Comfort and Eco programmes.
the way once again, having
Off-road: This mode is suitable for
flexed itself from commercial and
driving on challenging terrain. It offers
off-road vehicles such as the
higher shift points and a flatter, and
Unimog and the G-Class for
therefore more precisely adjustable,
‘tough work’ to the V-Class and Vito,
accelerator characteristic curve.
which are equally suitable for work
The ECO start/stop function is
or leisure. When it comes to double
available in all driving modes except
cabs, the four-cylinder X-Class
off-road mode.
ushered in the premium segment,
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and now, with the X-Class V6, the
4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
three-pointed star is aiming straight
for driving on and off the road
for executive-level business-
The 4MATIC permanent all-wheel
owners, families with an affinity for
drive with low-range reduction
premium products, trend-conscious
gear and differential lock on the
individuals, as well as sporty and
rear axle ensures excellent
enthusiastic adventurers.
performance and traction on a wide range of driving surfaces.
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and fast gearshifts
Choose from three all-wheeldrive modes.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine with common-rail direct
This premium market contender is
injection impresses with its sheer
now available at the below prices:
assertiveness. Its maximum torque of
Progressive X350d (190 kW)
550Nm is available over a wide engine
R904 188 (Incl. VAT & CO2 Tax)
speed range from 1400 to 3200rpm.
Power X350d (190 kW) R973 188
This means that high torque is already
(Incl. VAT & CO2 Tax)
available from low engine speeds.
