Australian pricing and specification for the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class luxury ute has now been announced. Launching in April 2018, the first ever X-Class will be initially offered in 13 variants and a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engines.
The 2.3-litre high-torque common-rail turbo diesel is available with a choice of two power outputs. In the X 220 d with single turbocharger it generates 120 kW and in the biturbo X 250 d no
less than 140 kW. The X 220 d is available with purely rear wheel drive or with engageable all-wheel drive. The X 250 d is offered with engageable all-wheel drive only.
As standard the X 220 d and X 250 d come with a six speed manual transmission. A seven speed automatic is optionally available for the X 250 d only.
The X-Class will be offered in three grades to suit different lifestyles and work environments: the entry-level PURE variant, mid-spec PROGRESSIVE for improved quality feel and comfort, and POWER as the range-topping lifestyle premium ute.
A more powerful V6 turbo diesel engine – the same powerplant found in the G-Class and E-Class – will be released from mid-2018, bringing 190 kW and 550 Nm to the X-Class flagship model, which will come as standard with permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive and the 7-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles. Pricing will be announced closer to
the release date.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Engine line-up
| 2.3l Diesel | 3.0l Diesel | ||
| Cylinders | In-line 4 cylinder | V6 | |
| Designation | X 220 d | X 250 d | X 350 d |
| Turbochargers | Single-Variable | 2-Stage | Single-Variable |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive or engageable AWD | Engageable AWD | Permanent AWD |
| Power (kW) | 120 | 140 | 190 |
| Torque (Nm) | 403 | 450 | 550 |
Mercedes-Benz X-Class specification and trim level
X-Class PURE
- Standard equipment includes:
- Grained front bumper in black, rear bumper painted in black
- 17-inch steel wheels
- Halogen headlamps
- Electrically adjustable outside mirrors
- Ventilation outlets in high-gloss black
- Seat upholstery in black Tunja fabric
- Rear view camera (not with Cab Chassis)
- Plastic floor covering
- Manually adjustable front seats
- Audio 20 CD infotainment system with 17.8 cm ( 7”) TFT and touchpad
- Two-way speakers front and rear
- Four-cylinder diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission
- Four load-securing rings on the sides of the load bed
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Active Brake Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
X-Class PROGRESSIVE
- Standard equipment includes:
- Front and rear bumpers painted in the vehicle colour
- 17-inch six-spoke light-alloy wheels
- Halogen headlamps
- Electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors
- Rear view camera (not with Cab Chassis)
- Windscreen made of heat insulating glass
- Rain sensing wipers
- Garmin MAP PILOT Navigation
- Carpeted floor covering
- Grained instrument panel in black
- Ventilation outlets galvanised in silver shadow
- Seat upholstery in black posadas fabric
- Carpeted floor covering
- Steering wheel, shift lever knob and handbrake lever in leather
- Door sill panels in aluminium and illuminated front footwell
- Audio 20 CD infotainment system with 17.8 cm ( 7”) TFT and touchpad
- Digital Audio with eight-speaker system
- Chromatic rear view mirror with compass
- Four-cylinder diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission
- Adjustable load-securing rails on the sides of the load bed
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Active Brake Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
X-Class POWER
- Standard equipment includes:
- Front bumper painted in the vehicle colour
- Chromed underbody panelling in front bumper
- Chromed rear bumper
- 18-inch six-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
- LED High Performance headlamps and part-LED tail lamps
- Electrically adjustable, heated and folding outside mirrors
- Windscreen made of heat insulating glass
- Rain sensing wipers
- Instrument panel with upper section in ARTICO man-made leather including contrasting top stitching and a large trim element with a matt black pixelated look
- Ventilation outlets galvanised in silver shadow
- Black seat upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre
- Carpeted floor covering
- COMAND Online multimedia system, navigation and touchpad
- Electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support
- Steering wheel, shift lever knob and handbrake lever in leather
- Door sill panels in aluminium and illuminated front footwell
- Stowage net in front passenger footwell
- Automatically dimming inside mirror
- Compass in the rearview mirror
- 360-Degree Camera
- PARKTRONIC parking assistance system
- Digital audio with eight-speaker system
- THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
- KEYLESS GO
- Four-cylinder diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission
- Adjustable load-securing rails on the sides of the load bed
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Active Brake Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pricing (excluding on-roads)
| Grade | Body | Engine | Drive | Transmission | List Price |
| PURE | Cab Chas | X 220 d | RWD | 6-spd manual | $45,450 |
| PURE | Load Bed | X 220 d | RWD | 6-spd manual | $46,400 |
| PURE | Load Bed | X 220 d | 4MATIC | 6-spd manual | $50,400 |
| PURE | Cab Chas | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 6-spd manual | $51,450 |
| PURE | Cab Chas | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 7-spd auto | $54,350 |
| PURE | Load Bed | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 6-spd manual | $52,400 |
| PURE | Load Bed | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 7-spd auto | $55,300 |
| PROGRESSIVE | Cab Chas | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 6-spd manual | $53,950 |
| PROGRESSIVE | Cab Chas | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 7-spd auto | $56,850 |
| PROGRESSIVE | Load Bed | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 6-spd manual | $54,900 |
| PROGRESSIVE | Load Bed | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 7-spd auto | $57,800 |
| POWER | Load Bed | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 6-spd manual | $61,600 |
| POWER | Load Bed | X 250 d | 4MATIC | 7-spd auto | $64,500 |