Does the Mercedes-Benz X 350 d Live Up to Its Towing Potential?

Is the premium Mercedes-Benz X-Class the right dual-cab ute for caravan towing? We hitch a sizeable Aussie tourer to the X 350d and assess towing stability, steering feel, ride under load, parking tech and real-world fuel use. Strong diesel V6 shove helps on climbs and passing, but highway composure and rear-end control matter just as much for safe towing. However, there was cause for optimism with the arrival of a new X-Class range-topper in late-2018, headlined by a more powerful 190kW/550Nm single-turbo diesel V6 from the Mercedes-Benz engine stable (in lieu of the Navara’s wheezier 140kW/450Nm 2.3-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel). More grunt, better towing, right? 👉 Full Review: https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial... Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsales... STAY UP TO DATE & CONNECT WITH US AT http://carsales.com.au   / carsales.com.au     / carsales     / carsalescomau   ---------------------------------------------------------------------- carsales - Australia's #1 for cars Whatever badge on your bonnet, we want you to know, we love cars.🚗 Shamelessly so. That’s why we pooled our decades of passion and know-how into one, easy to get to place. So for helpful advice, reviews, comparison tests and everything you auto know, like and subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsales... 0:00 – X-Class tow test: what we’re measuring 0:28 – Caravan setup & towing capacity basics 1:00 – On-road pull: diesel V6 and gearbox feel 1:10 – Highway stability & steering confidence 1:55 – Under load: rear suspension & rig balance 2:26 – Fuel use & verdict: who should buy the X-Class #carsaleschannel #mercedes #xclass #towing