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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Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard.
- There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
- There i ...
Vehicle Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s conventionally styled luxury sport utility vehicle gained a
larger 3.7-liter V-6 engine midway through the 2003 model year, which prompted
the automaker to change the designation o ...
Canceling or continuing route guidance
Canceling route guidance
To activate navigation mode: press the
function button once or twice.
To show the menu: press
the COMAND
controller.
Select Destination in the navigation
sys ...