last updated 3-21-04

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How good is the M-Class for towing?

Mpg comparison ML320 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Flat towing a Toyota FJ40 of 4,100 lbs over a distance of 442 miles  Summer 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0  30x9.5R15 BFG 32.000 miles Mercedes-Benz ML320 265/75R16 21.000 miles  towing 4100 lbs @ 55 mph  9.7 mpg 15.5 mpg   no load @ 70 mph 19.2 mpg  24.5 mpg   Summer 1999  47.000 miles 33.000 miles   towing 4100 lbs @ 55 mph   10.2 mpg 15.9 mpg     no load @ 70 mph  18.5 mpg   23.5 mpg  Both years the obvious winner was my ML320 , I gave it "thumbs up" for gas consumption.