My father lives in the UK and has an A Class, A160 Elegance from memory. It has needed total suspension replacement (under warranty but was in the shop for a week)

I have driven it extensively when visiting. Interesting Manumatic (clutchless manual) transmission highlights an otherwise very ordinary driving experience in my opinion. Many better small cars on the market in Europe with better build quality than the A Class. It would need to be in the shop for months to quieten the squeaks and rattles.

He also has a 2002 ML 270CDI (Diesel) I eagerly looked forward to driving it as a comparison with my wife's 99 ML320. What a disappointment. The ML 270CDI is slow and noisy throughout the rev range and under any driving conditions.

Our 99 ML320 is a much better drive and a lot quieter under all conditions, as well as having something happening when you push the gas pedal!


99 ML320
98 Range Rover