Under the Hood
The ML350 carries a 232-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine, while the ML500 comes with a 288-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Both models use a five-speed-automatic transmission with a manual shift gate. The permanently engaged four-wheel-drive system has a Low-range gear setting, and it distributes power among the four wheels as needed to maintain traction. Unlike its X5 and RX 330 rivals, Mercedes insists that the M-Class is a true offroad vehicle.
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Maximum load rating
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated
on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar. Overloading
the tires can ...
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
WARNIN ...
Steering wheel paddle shifters
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters 1 and 2.
You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmissi ...