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:
Important safety notes
See the "Important safety notes"
section.
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
veh ...
Passive safety: Nine airbags as standard
Drivers of Mercedes vehicles are safer on the road than drivers of other car
brands. This is the result of a study by Mercedes-Benz accident research based
on official, anonymous data samples from ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
• on the vehicle identification plate
• at the lower edge of the windshield
In addition to being stamped on th ...