1997 Mercedes Benz ML320 Test Drive

Movie-goers got a sneak peek at Mercedes’ innovative new Sport/Utility vehicle in “Jurassic Park: The Lost World”. Stripped of its special effects appendages, the M-Class was poised and ready to conquer your personal urban jungle. As the first entry in the Mercedes Benz mainstream Sport Utility line, the ML320 grafted a fresh, new strain into the SUV mix. While other SUV manufacturers clawed over each other to make the next Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee, the M-Class was quite clearly, and proudly a Mercedes. It was a masterful blending of elements designed to address the myriad needs of the SUV buyer. In one fell swoop, Mercedes redefined what the SUV could be and brought it to market at a bargain price.