[Wobble44]

Howdy all!

Just placed my order for a black 350D Power with black leather, woodgrain trim, black roll cover and towing gear. Delivery expected Feb '19.

It will be used occassionally for towing an off-road caravan in the Aus outback.

First thing to do will be to put A/T tyres on the 19" rims, not exactly sure how such large rims will fair on dirt roads.

Has anyone fitted towing mirrors successfully to the X-class mirrors? If so what model fits?

Cheers!

 

[Reuben]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on placing an order! I think unfortunately with the curved shape of the X-Class's side mirrors, they wont be ideal for universal options. Have seen owners go this route, but it really doesn't do this luxury pickup any favours.

 

[benzventure]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Henrik]

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Did you take the truck for a test drive before placing your order?

 

[Wobble44]

Thankyou! We test drove the 250D, there are no 350s available in Aus yet.

 

[benzventure]

Thankyou! We test drove the 250D, there are no 350s available in Aus yet.

how did you find the torque curve to be under the conditions you drove it in?

 

[Wobble44]

how did you find the torque curve to be under the conditions you drove it in?

I thought it was quite reasonable, I previously had an ML270 many years ago, and it felt similar. It had a decent pull for a small diesel.

 

[benzventure]

I thought it was quite reasonable, I previously had an ML270 many years ago, and it felt similar. It had a decent pull for a small diesel.

I guess its not entirely surprising seeing how its packing nearly 300 lb-ft. of torque and Mercedes is usually good at delivering on those numbers in ways consumers actually enjoy.