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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Instruction labels for tires and loads
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 ove ...
Power, Eventually
Weighing more than 4,600 pounds, our all-wheel-drive test car was heavier
than many large crossovers. But its engine — a 5.5-liter V-8 good for 382
horsepower and an impressive 391 pounds-feet of ...
Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g.
for three different people.
The following settings are stored as a single memory preset:
position of the seat, backr ...