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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    Interior
    Up to four occupants can fit inside the CLS-Class. The instrument panel's central speedometer is flanked by a tachometer and clock. Black dials have chrome surrounds. Bar-chart displays show the f ...

    Raising the vehicle
    WARNING When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at t ...

    Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically
    Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Briefly press button 1. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always fol ...