Mercedes-Benz has made the ML350 BlueTec diesel an affordable upgrade from the gasoline variant. Will a payback of under four years appeal to consumers?

Diesel or Gas? We Make the Call. Read on to learn more on the 2012 Mercecdes-Benz ML350 4Matic and Bluetec in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at Motor Trend.

Back in July, our man Bowman got his first chance to drive the new Mercedes M-Class in the wilds of Montana, and he came away particularly impressed by the ML350 BlueTEC 4Matic. It’s great news ...

Example: The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC, a heavy-duty, five-passenger SUV with a 3-liter, 240-horsepower turbocharged diesel V-6 engine.

The diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz ML350 gets fuel economy in the mid-20s and boasts great range with its large fuel tank, but the ride comfort is the stand-out feature.

Like this ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC -based model Mercedes-Benz has just introduced in Japan. Called 1st Anniversary Edition, the SUV celebrates one year since the new ML was launched in the country ...

With about a year until its mid-cycle facelift arrives, the current Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTec is pretty much the best choice in its price range if you are looking for above average comfort ...

Example: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC, a heavy-duty, five-passenger SUV with a 3-liter, 240-horsepower turbocharged diesel V-6 engine.

Example: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC, a heavy-duty, five-passenger SUV with a 3-liter, 240-horsepower turbocharged diesel V-6 engine.

The latest pricing and specifications for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI Bluetec (4X4) starts from $20,460 to $25,850. Compare prices of all Mercedes-Benz ML350's sold on CarsGuide over the last 6 ...

Example: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC, a heavy-duty, five-passenger SUV with a 3-liter, 240-horsepower turbocharged diesel V-6 engine.

Mercedes has come a long way in appealing to American tastes. Read on to learn more about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec 4Matic in this editors' notebook article from the automotive experts ...