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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    Safety systems
    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Risk of accidentThe brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affec ...

    Derestricting the shift range
    Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is derestricted. ...

    Vehicle equipment
    This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences a ...