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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Rear-end structure: side members with specifically graduated material
thicknesses
Multi-piece side members and a robust, flexible crossmember made from
ultra-high-strength steel form the key components of the rear-end structure. The
rear side members are continuous, closed box ...
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
1 To open
2 To open
3 To close
Turn the SmartKey to position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press or pull the
switch in the corresponding
direction.
If you press ...
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is no ...