Mercedes-Benz M-Class

With the 2012 M-Class, Mercedes brings the comfortable, luxurious driving experience of its flagship S-Class sedan to its most popular SUV.

If you don't like to be disturbed by the world around you when you drive, this redesigned luxury SUV is for you.

We tested the ML350 Bluetec, which is powered by a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine and gets an EPA-estimated 20/27 mpg city/highway. Its starting price is $50,490, but with options our as-tested price climbed to $64,465. To see a side-by-side comparison with the similar Audi Q7 and BMW X5, click here.

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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 ...

Adjusting the four-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. 1. To raise the backrest contour 2. To soften the backrest contour 3. To lo ...

Ashtray in the rear-compartment centerconsole
Close the ashtray when it is not in use and before you fold the rear seats forward. You can otherwise damage the ashtray. ► To open: briefly press marking 2. Ashtray 2 opens. ► ...