Styling

The 2012 M-Class retains many of the previous generation's styling cues, like a wide front grille and forward-swept C-pillars, but the new design looks more substantial and imposing. Contributing to the more muscled look is an upright front end and a boxier overall shape. Whether or not you like the new styling will depend on your preference for evolutionary rather than revolutionary design.

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    Folding the exterior mirrors in or outelectrically
    ► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. ► Briefly press button 1. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. Make sure that the exterior mirrors are ...

    Setting the B-pillar air vents
    1 B-pillar air vent 2 Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent To open/close: turn thumbwheel 2 to the left or right. ...

    Features & Pricing
    Excluding the destination charge, the GL320 Bluetec starts at $58,200, while the GL450 starts at $59,200. Both represent $3,000-plus increases over last year's prices, though larger standard wheel ...