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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Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST
– Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
– Press the or
button to select
Attention Asst..
– Press .
The current selection is displayed.
– To activate ...
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
WARNING
ESP® should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the s ...
Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the b ...
