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Power
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
Top speed (205 km/h)
Fuel, maker's test (9 L/100 km)
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by the perception that the X-Class is a rebadged Nissan Navara sold at a Mercedes price.
7 problems reported (2 very frequent, 3 recurrent, 2 isolated) · medium confidence
Problems owners report
- Very frequentRebadged Nissan Navara platform perceived as poor value
- Very frequentInterior considered cheap, dated, and unworthy of a Mercedes
- RecurrentUnderpowered four-cylinder engines
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- RecurrentOutdated 7G transmission and availability of a manual in a luxury vehicle
- RecurrentRapid depreciation
- IsolatedPoor infotainment and electric interface with numerous issues
- IsolatedUncomfortable ride and bad cabin storage
The version owners recommend
The X350d with the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel is the consensus best version, described as a genuinely good ute with Mercedes drivetrain and more power. Owners repeatedly criticize the four-cylinder models as underpowered and note the V6 was exceedingly rare.
Competitors to consider
Owners compare it most often with the Nissan Navara, Nissan Frontier, Renault Alaskan, Volkswagen Amarok and Toyota Hilux.
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Overall sentiment
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by the perception that the X-Class is a rebadged Nissan Navara sold at a Mercedes price. The most common criticism is the shared Nissan/Renault platform, followed by an interior that owners consider cheap and dated for a Mercedes, and pricing that placed it above more capable alternatives. A minority of owners defend the vehicle as a capable, comfortable daily driver with a refined interior for a twin-cab, and some praise the V6 X350 as a genuinely good ute. The strongest positive sentiment comes from owners who value the three-pointed star and the truck's off-road capability, while the strongest negative sentiment centers on value and brand authenticity.
Positioning vs competitors
Owners consistently position the X-Class as a Nissan Navara with Mercedes badges and a nicer interior, arguing it cannot justify its price premium over the Navara, Amarok, or Hilux. Against full-size American trucks, owners say it would lose on luxury, capability, and price, with the top trims of the F-150, Ram, and Silverado described as far more luxurious. Some owners note the X350 V6 shares its engine with the G-Class and is mechanically more Mercedes than Navara, positioning it above the four-cylinder models. A few owners argue it is more capable off-road than a GMC Canyon Denali and comparable to a TRD Off-Road Tacoma.
Recommended configurations
Owners recommend the X350d V6 diesel over the four-cylinder X220d/X250d, citing the V6's Mercedes engine and drivetrain. The manual gearbox and older 7G transmission are criticized as outdated for a luxury vehicle. No year-specific recommendations emerge beyond the 2018-2020 production run.
General recommendations
This truck suits buyers who want a capable off-road work vehicle with a Mercedes badge and a refined interior for a twin-cab, and who accept the Nissan underpinnings. Owners warn against buying it expecting a true luxury vehicle or strong resale value, as it depreciated faster than any other Mercedes. Buyers should verify whether a given example is a four-cylinder or V6, since the V6 is the version owners actually praise. Owners also caution that the infotainment and electric interface suffer from issues.
Remarks
The X-Class was discontinued in May 2020 after roughly three years, a fact owners cite as evidence of commercial failure. Owners debate whether it will become a collectible, with most arguing it will be rare but not valuable. Some owners note it was never sold in the US or Canada, and that North American pickup market loyalty and import regulations would have made success unlikely. Analysis based on approximately 38 substantive owner discussions.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
X 350d V6 4MATIC
3.0L 6-cylinder diesel · 258 hp · AWD · automatic
Built 2018–2020