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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Ashtray in the front-compartment center console
You can remove the ashtray
insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
The stowage space under the
ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, ...
Number of seats
The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The number of
seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from
the details shown. The numbe ...
Ride & Handling
When I first saw the wheels on my test GLK350 — those 20-inch rims and
low-profile all-season tires — I was a little worried about how it would ride on
Chicago's crater-filled roads. To my surpris ...