Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017–2020 car dimensions: 5340 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1819 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,136 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin uses a free-standing 7-inch high-definition screen with Audio 20 as standard, controlled by a rotary touchpad, plus Bluetooth. Climate is manual air conditioning on Pure, stepping up to THERMOTRONIC two-zone automatic on Power. Cruise control is standard. Active Brake Assist provides automatic emergency braking on every model, with Lane Keeping Assist also standard (Active version on higher grades and V6). Reversing camera is standard on pick-ups. Parking sensors come only via the optional Parking Package, which can add a 360-degree camera on Power.
Open load bed measures roughly 1587 mm long, 1560 mm wide and 475 mm high, with 1215 mm between the wheel arches and a usable platform area of 2.48 m². LED load-area lighting is standard and load-securing rails appear on Progressive and Power.
Braked towing reaches 3500 kg on 4MATIC models and 3200 kg on two-wheel-drive versions, with unbraked capacity fixed at 750 kg. Gross combination mass sits around 6130–6180 kg. Payload peaks near 1140 kg on lighter Progressive 220 d manuals and falls to roughly 1040–1100 kg on heavier automatic or Power grades.
The ladder-frame chassis, multi-link rear suspension and available raised ground-clearance option suit mixed work and leisure use. Trailer Stability Assist is standard and a lockable load bed with tie-downs and optional liner or divider keep cargo secure.
The cabin uses Mercedes materials and a freestanding central display up to 8.4 inches with touchpad control. Front seats have soft foam and good lateral support for longer trips. Power grade brings 8-way electric adjustment with lumbar as standard while lower grades use manual seats. Higher lines add dual-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control, ARTICO upholstery options and leather-wrapped controls. Heat-insulating glass and a multi-link rear suspension help keep the ride refined for a pickup.
Five-star Euro NCAP 2017 and ANCAP ratings for rated variants
Seven airbags standard including driver knee bag
Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Assist standard
Service intervals typically one year or 18,000 miles
Diesel engines with AdBlue. combined consumption figures published around 7-9 l/100 km depending on variant
Diesel power comes from 2.3-litre four-cylinder and 3.0-litre V6 options. Official combined fuel use sits in the mid-to-high 30s mpg range or roughly 7-9 litres per 100 km depending on engine and gearbox. AdBlue top-ups form part of normal running.
Servicing follows the ASSYST system. Intervals are commonly listed as yearly or 18,000 miles, with some markets quoting 12 months or 20,000 km. Capped-price packages were offered in certain regions.
Safety equipment is strong for the class. The body uses a high-strength cell. Standard kit includes seven airbags, Active Brake Assist with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping warning, traffic-sign recognition, ESP, ABS and tyre-pressure monitoring. A reversing camera is standard on many grades. 360-degree views are optional.
Warranty is typically three years with unlimited or high mileage limits depending on market. Keep the diesels on longer runs to look after the DPF and follow the service computer for fluid and filter changes.
Length 5340 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1819 mm, Wheelbase 3150 mm (X-Class 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz media press kit, Australian technical brochure and German prospectus, auto-data.net and Wikipedia.