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.
See also:
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®
Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
Press or
to select PRE-SAFE
Brake.
Pres ...
Comfortable and safe: the rear seats
The rear seat unit is of one-piece construction. Three head restraints and
three inertia-reel seat belts ensure the safety of the occupants. The outer rear
seats are also equipped with belt tensio ...
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
The values in the From Start submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, while
the values in the From Reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset
•► Pr ...