The MLC is an awesome looking motorcar (if it turns out like this). I said it before here, I was a Mercedes owner up to the purchase of my X6. I like the X6 styling but i am not so happy with the overall BMW package, especially inside. The Mercedes I had seemed much better technically and ergonomically (and that was an old model).
I realise now that I am a Mercedes man and I am waiting on the new M class in 2012 in UK so that I can jump ship again. I think that 2014 will be too late for me - but I sure am tempted with the MLC prospect (especially in the red!!)