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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    Center console, upper section
    1 Audio system/COMAND; see the separate operating instructions 2 Seat heating 3 Seat ventilation 4 PARKTRONIC 5 Downhill Speed Regulation (vehicles without AIRMATIC package) 6 Hazard war ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING Activate the child-proof locks for the rear doors and the override switch for the rear windows when children are traveling in the vehicle. Children could injure themselves or other ...