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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High-Tech Features
Distronic Plus takes adaptive cruise control — of which Mercedes was a
pioneer — to another level. Adaptive cruise uses a front-mounted radar device to
maintain the following distance from the car ...
Cleaning genuine wood and trim
elements
– Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber
cloth.
– Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
...
Opening and closing the hinged sidewindows
The hinged side windows are operated
electrically from the from the driver's seat.
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hinged side windows. If there
is a ...