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.

    See also:

    Kickdown
    Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. - Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. - Vehicles for Canada: dep ...

    Removing/installing the cargo compartment cover (without integrated cargo net)
    – To remove: make sure that cargo compartment cover 1 is rolled up. – Press in end cap 3 of cargo compartment cover 1 on the right or left side in the direction of the arrow and press cargo ...

    Vehicle tool kit
    The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor.   Lift the trunk floor up. 1 Vehicle tool kit tray 2 Stowage well 3 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergenc ...