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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    Engaging park position P automatically
    Park position P is automatically engaged if: - you switch off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey, or if you switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open one of th ...

    SETUP
    SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the SPORT handling mode. •► Press on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. •► Press the butto ...

    Downloading destinations in COMAND
    Information on the components and operating principles of COMAND can be found in the separate COMAND operating instructions. You can only use the Destination Download function if the vehicle ...