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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Setting the side air vents
To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 up or down. Side window defroster vent 1 is never completely shut, even if side air vent 2 is shut. ...

Important safety notes
WARNING When opening or closing the door windows, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with automatic ope ...

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. ...