The first units of the all-new Mercedes M-Class will be delivered to customers in Europe in November 2011, with prices starting at €46,200.

That is the before-tax price. Take into account the 19 percent sales tax in Germany and it’ll be €54,978. And for that you get the ML 250 CDI BlueTEC. Add another 2 grand and with €56,763 you can get the ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY.

The diesel versions of the car, ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC and ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, already comply with EU6 standards for 2014. The petrol model is also equipped with BlueEFFICIENCY system. Too bad they don’t offer any V8 for now, but soon there will be a AMG version with the new biturbo V8.

The new ML can be specified with the latest technologies you find in the high-end luxury models, such as nine airbags, the ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection system, the anticipatory safety system PRE-SAFE, the tire pressure loss warning system, the adaptive brake light, and Brake Assist (BAS).

As part of the market launch of the new M-Class, Mercedes-Benz will be offering a limited special model called “Edition 1”. Among other things, this vehicle will feature an AMG sports package for the exterior as well as an especially exclusive and impressive interior. Customers can also begin ordering the M-Class Edition 1 on July 11, with prices beginning at €55,700 (€66,283 including 19 percent sales tax) for the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Edition 1.

he prices of the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class at a glance*: