The International Herald Tribune did a story on MB quality, with a small reference to the MB Sport Utility Vehicles.
Interesting article on a particularly good difference of opinion from MB's customers vs MB top company officials. The following is in reference to the M-class and the upcoming G-class.
"There is what you call a quality issue out there. Everybody knows it," he [Cordes - new Cheif Executive] said. "I would be lying if I say everything is wonderful." But he added, "What currently comes out of our factory is O.K."
Not surprisingly, other MB officials are dissatisfied with their product being "O.K."
http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/01/09/yourmoney/mercedes.html