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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    Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires
    • Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make. • Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels. • After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles ( ...

    System self-test
    After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. WARNING A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs: the indi ...

    Refined atmosphere for maximum driving pleasure
    The high-class interior - which seems even more spacious when fitted with the optional panoramic glass sunroof - makes use of new materials and colour combinations to enhance the high-class appeal ...