You take some pretty broad swipes at the G-class on your site. Maybe we should discuss some of them?
First off I would like to know your sources for some of the numbers you published. You claim the ML can take an 84% side slope. I find that interesting since MB, it's maker, lists no such number. In fact MB's worldwide site only claims the ML can climb a 60% grade hmmmmmm.........
Secondly, you show a picture of the G's rear suspension then proclaim "The G lacks wheel travel" Funny, I liked the quote from the guy who has written a book on the ML, Harold Pietschman "Since wheel travel is almost non existant the ML constantly lifts its legs when the terrain gets rough" very interesting......
For good humor you post a pair of pictures side by side for a clearance comparison. One is an ML with a lift kit, 33" tires and no running boards. The other is a stock G500 with running boards. You then point out that the G has only 8"s clearance under the boards and that the ML has 20"s and 14"s under the center of the truck. Seems fair to me
My G on 265/75 tires has 13"s of clearance at its high point, the method you chose to evaluate the ML on. With a 2"lift and 33" tires I will have 24"s under the rockers. But we shouldn't muddy the waters with like comparisons now shall we.
I also enjoyed your commentary on how wheels break off of G's. I guess if people were not trying to race the darn things it wouldn't happen. The reasons for choosing the ML over the G for high speed adventures are obvious. The G was never designed for it.
You list the G's gas tank as the lowest point all the way across. Then you refer to this feature as potentially "explosive" What a joke! Have you ever SEEN a G? I have two of the buggers. FYI, the tank is above the axle line, I can clearly see axles from behind, below the tank. Besides there is a factory skid plate, unlike the ML, and like the ML, the tank is made from a nearly indestructible polymer.
I saved my favorite quote from you for last, "Lockers are for those who can't use 4ETS" That one is a true classic:p
I find it very interesting that you constantly are using high speed rally events as your basis for the MLs off-road capabilities. I also find it intersting that you don't use YOUR ML in that fashion. In fact you appear to be gearing it up for the type of off-roading I like to do. So lets get together and see if you are willing to put your ML where your mouth is. Just a friendly contest. Sure I may be a little smug throughout, but as you can see I wear a small chip on my shoulder regarding my chosen mount. I will lead, you try to follow. I am sure DUTCH is willing to ride along and hook you up to my tow strap. That way we can drag that pathetic minivan with a lift kit across some real terrain
Now don't take this too personally. I just found some humorous discrepancies on your page. This IS (mostly) tongue in cheek. I would love to do some wheelin' with you. Your ML looks pretty capable.
