Under the Hood

The ML350 carries a 232-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine, while the ML500 comes with a 288-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Both models use a five-speed-automatic transmission with a manual shift gate. The permanently engaged four-wheel-drive system has a Low-range gear setting, and it distributes power among the four wheels as needed to maintain traction. Unlike its X5 and RX 330 rivals, Mercedes insists that the M-Class is a true offroad vehicle.

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    Setting the side air vents
    - To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 up or down. ...

    Activating cruise control
    You can adopt the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). – Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. – Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 2. – Remo ...

    Adjusting the seats manually and electrically
    Adjusting the seats manually and electrically 1 Backrest angle 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion angle 4 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment AMG vehicles are equipped with a seat with an integrated he ...