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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    Displaying real-time traffic reports
    If necessary, switch to navigation mode and show the menu. Select Traffic in the navigation system menu bar by turning the COMAND controller and press to confirm. If you see the No traff ...

    Menu overview
    The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function 1 Trip menu 2 Navi menu (navigation instructions) 3 Audio menu 4 Tel menu (telephone) 5 DriveAssist men ...

    Service for recovering a stolen vehicle
    If your vehicle has been stolen: •► Notify the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report. •► This number will be forwarded to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance ...