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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Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You could otherwise lock yourself out. WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey w ...

Stowage compartments in the rear
Stowage pockets WARNING Storage bags are intended for storing lightweight items only. Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag. In ...

Switching the rear-compartment climate control on/off using the rear control panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. To switch on: press rocker switch 15 up or down and select AUTO. or Press rocker switch 15 up or down and select MAN. To switch of ...