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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    Important safety notes
    Service products include the following: • fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel) • additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment (DEF) • lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil) • coolant • bra ...

    Assistants to see and be seen better
    The Adaptive High Beam Assist system is now offered as standard equipment on the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. This camera-based system can recognize oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead with their light ...

    Warning and indicator lamps
    High-beam headlamps ESP® OFF Low-beam headlamps Turn signal ESP® Turn signal ear fog lamp Tire pressure monitor (USA only) SRS ABS Seat belt Front fog lamps Coolant Brak ...