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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Cup holder in the front-compartmentcenter console
In the front part of the center console, there
is a cup holder and a removable support with
a card holder.
You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
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Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
1 To raise
2 To open
3 To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open.
- Turn the SmartKey to ...
Diesel Delight
Despite its hefty, 5,040-pound curb weight, the ML350 Bluetec moves out well,
with power in reserve at midrange speeds. The diesel's power characteristics are
well-suited to towing, and the SUV is ...