• Engine: 2.0L I-4 w/ 48V hybrid
  • Transmission: 9-speed automatic
  • Horsepower/Torque: 255 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft.
  • Mileage: 23 mpg city /31 highway / 26 combined

Pros

  • Excellent fuel economy for an SUV
  • Perfectly respectable driving dynamics
  • Clean styling inside and out
  • Classic Mercedes-Benz luxury at entry-level price

Cons

  • “Route-based Speed Adaptation” system sometimes seems iffy
  • Hints of disappointing engine noise and hybrid assist
  • Lurching when engine turns on after all-electric “sailing”

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