Buyers could also cross-shop the $53,650 Lexus RX400h hybrid SUV. It is rated at 7.8 L/100 km in the city and 8.4 L/100 km on the highway, as compared to the BlueTEC’s 11.8 city and 8.2 highway.

With a premium of only $1,500 over the gasoline-powered V6 ML350, the 2009 ML320 BlueTEC makes a pretty strong case for itself. My wife is still in mourning since it left our driveway.

Pricing: 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec 4Matic
  • Base price: $58,900
  • Options: $6,325 (Premium Package, $4,500; leather/wood steering wheel, $850; Keyless Go, $975)
  • A/C tax: $100
  • Freight: $1,885
  • Price as tested: $67,210
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    Specifications
  • Specifications: 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

    Competitors
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